Is ‘Cat Riding Crocodile’ Video Real or Fake? Fact Check Reveals AI-Generated Clip Going Viral With Netizens Believing It To Be True

Mumbai, July 18: A video going viral on social media allegedly shows a heartwarming friendship between a cat and a crocodile. The viral clip shows the cat riding the crocodile as the reptile helps the feline cross what appears to be a water body. The video was shared on social media with the caption reading, "Your Uber is a gator."

A text inside the video also said that this friendship between the cat and the crocodile was not expected. The 16-second video was shared by X user "Wholesome Side of X". It has gone viral, with netizens believing it to be true. One user shared the video and said, "I can’t explain it but I know it’s an orange cat". However, many asked if the cat riding a crocodile video is real or fake. Did an Elephant Push a Bus Full of Passengers off a Cliff? Viral Video Turns Out To Be AI-Generated After Fact-Check.

AI-Generated Video Showing Cat Riding Crocodile Goes Viral

However, a fact check revealed that the video is fake and AI-generated. A few minutes after sharing the video showing a cat and a crocodile's friendship, the X user revealed that the video is AI-generated. "For clarification this video is AI generated, and it's just for fun, don't take it seriously and literally," the post read. Fact Check: Did a Female Gorilla Really Beat Up a Male for Flirting With a Tourist? X Community Notes Reveal Truth Behind Viral Video.

Viral Video Was Made for Fun and Is AI-Generated

So the answer to the question "Is cat riding crocodile video real or fake?" is that the viral clip is completely fake and AI-generated. The viral video showing a cat and a crocodile's friendship was made using artificial intelligence and was meant for fun only.

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