Infact
64 / 100
Mostly True

Gorillas are said to live in a semi-permanent state of flatulence due to their vegetarian diet and intestinal microflora.

Infact verdict: Mostly True (64/100).

The claims about gorillas' flatulence and diet are supported by web evidence. Gorillas' flatulence is attributed to their plant-based diet and intestinal bacteria, which is a natural biological process. Their vegetarian diet is well-documented, with intestinal microflora aiding in digestion. The evidence is consistent across multiple sources, though primarily from medium-reliability sources like Reddit and UberFacts. No high-reliability sources were found, but the information aligns with known biological processes.

September 02, 2026 Language: en 2 claims analyzed
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Individual claims

60
Mostly True Science
Gorillas live in a semi-permanent state of flatulence.
The claim is supported by multiple web sources indicating that gorillas experience frequent flatulence due to their plant-based diet and gut bacteria. However, the sources are of medium reliability, such as Reddit and UberFacts, which limits the confidence level.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 70
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 50
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 60
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 60
Weighted Total 60
Evidence Summary 3 web sources, medium reliability, consistent with biological processes.
68
Mostly True Science
Gorillas have a vast vegetarian diet and intestinal microflora.
The claim is well-supported by evidence indicating that gorillas are primarily vegetarian, consuming leaves, stems, and fruits. Their diet is aided by intestinal microflora, which is consistent with known biological processes. Sources include general information from the Gorilla Foundation and Cornell's research on gastrointestinal microorganisms.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 75
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 70
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 70
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 70
Weighted Total 68
Evidence Summary 3 web sources, including Gorilla Foundation and Cornell, support the claim.

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