91
/ 100
True
Crocodiles swallow rocks to help them dive deeper.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claim that crocodiles swallow rocks to help them dive deeper is supported by multiple sources. These sources explain that crocodiles ingest rocks, known as gastroliths, which act as internal ballast. This aids in their ability to submerge and maintain stability underwater, particularly during hunting. The evidence is consistent and comes from reliable sources, confirming the claim's accuracy.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Science
Crocodiles swallow rocks to help them dive deeper.
The claim is corroborated by several sources that describe how crocodiles use rocks, or gastroliths, to help them dive deeper and stay submerged. This behavior is well-documented and supported by reliable evidence.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
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
91
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm the claim.
