91
/ 100
True
Polar bears have jet black skin, and their fur is transparent and hollow, reflecting light to blend into the snow while absorbing heat from the sun.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claims about polar bears' skin and fur are supported by multiple reliable sources. Polar bears indeed have jet black skin, which helps absorb heat from the sun, aiding in thermoregulation. Their fur is transparent and hollow, allowing light to scatter and reflect, making them appear white and helping them blend into snowy environments. These adaptations are well-documented and confirmed by authoritative sources such as WWF and Polar Bears International.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
95
True
Science
Polar bears have jet black skin.
Multiple high-reliability sources, including WWF and Science Focus, confirm that polar bears have jet black skin. This adaptation helps them absorb sunlight and stay warm in cold environments.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
95
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm polar bears have black skin.
90
True
Science
Polar bear fur is completely transparent and hollow.
Sources confirm that polar bear fur is hollow and transparent, which helps scatter light and make the fur appear white. This is a well-documented fact supported by reliable sources like Polar Bears International.
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
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm polar bear fur is hollow and transparent.
90
True
Science
Polar bear fur reflects light to blend into the snow.
The claim is supported by multiple sources stating that polar bear fur reflects light, making it appear white and helping the bear blend into snowy environments. This is a well-known adaptation of polar bears.
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
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm polar bear fur reflects light to blend into snow.
90
True
Science
Polar bear black skin absorbs heat from the sun.
Reliable sources such as Polar Bears International confirm that polar bears have black skin that absorbs heat from the sun, aiding in thermoregulation. This is a well-documented adaptation.
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
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm polar bear black skin absorbs heat.
