67
/ 100
Mostly True
Cats can hear ultrasonic sounds up to 64–65 kHz, higher than dogs and humans. They can hear high-frequency sounds beyond human hearing and often ignore calls despite knowing them.
Infact verdict: Mostly True (67/100).
The claims about cats' and dogs' hearing abilities are supported by multiple reliable sources. Cats can indeed hear ultrasonic sounds up to 85 kHz, which is beyond human hearing capabilities. Dogs can hear up to 45 kHz, and humans typically hear up to 20 kHz. The claim that cats often ignore calls despite recognizing them is supported by studies indicating their independent nature. Overall, the claims are factual and well-supported by evidence.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
Science
Cats can hear ultrasonic sounds that humans cannot hear.
Multiple high-quality sources confirm that cats can hear ultrasonic sounds up to 85 kHz, far beyond human hearing capabilities, which typically max out at 20 kHz.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm cats hear ultrasonic sounds up to 85 kHz.
91
True
Science
Cats' hearing can reach about 64–65 kHz.
Reliable sources indicate that cats can hear up to 64 kHz, which is consistent with the claim.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm cats hear up to 64 kHz.
88
True
Science
Dogs' hearing can reach about 45 kHz.
Evidence supports that dogs can hear up to 45 kHz, with some studies suggesting even higher frequencies.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
88
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm dogs hear up to 45 kHz.
50
Mixed
Science
Humans' hearing can reach about 23 kHz.
Most sources indicate humans hear up to 20 kHz, with some individuals slightly higher. The claim of 23 kHz is not widely supported.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
50
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
50
Weighted Total
50
Evidence Summary
2 web sources suggest humans hear up to 20 kHz, not 23 kHz.
27
Mostly False
Science
Cats can hear some high-frequency sounds that are beyond human hearing.
This is a logical conclusion based on the established hearing ranges of cats and humans. Cats can hear up to 85 kHz, while humans hear up to 20 kHz.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
27
Evidence Summary
None
50
Mixed
Other
Cats know when you call them but often choose to ignore you.
This claim is an opinion based on studies showing cats recognize their names but often choose not to respond, reflecting their independent nature.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
50
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
50
Weighted Total
50
Evidence Summary
2 studies confirm cats recognize names but often ignore calls.
