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flag Claude, the California Academy of Sciences' iconic albino alligator, has died at 30 after showing signs of illness.

flag Claude, the 30-year-old albino alligator and beloved mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died. flag Born in 1995 in Louisiana, he arrived at the museum in 2008 and became a cultural icon, inspiring generations through education, public appearances, and merchandise. flag Recently, he showed signs of illness, including reduced appetite, and was treated for a suspected infection. flag A necropsy by UC Davis is underway to determine the cause of death. flag The academy plans a public memorial and invites the public to share memories. flag Claude lived well beyond the typical lifespan of albino alligators, which often face survival challenges in the wild due to their vulnerability.

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