Infact
94 / 100
True

Crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues.

Infact verdict: True (94/100).

The claim that crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues is supported by multiple sources. These sources explain that crocodiles have a membrane that holds their tongues in place, preventing them from sticking them out. This anatomical feature is an evolutionary adaptation that helps them maintain a closed throat while submerged. The evidence is consistent and comes from reliable sources, confirming the claim as true.

September 14, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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True Science
Crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues.
The claim is supported by multiple reliable sources stating that crocodiles have a membrane that holds their tongues in place, preventing them from sticking them out. This is an evolutionary adaptation.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 95
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 the claim.

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