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Claude, the California Academy of Sciences' iconic albino alligator, has died at 30 after showing signs of illness.
Claude, the 30-year-old albino alligator and beloved mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died.
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.
Recently, he showed signs of illness, including reduced appetite, and was treated for a suspected infection.
A necropsy by UC Davis is underway to determine the cause of death.
The academy plans a public memorial and invites the public to share memories.
Claude lived well beyond the typical lifespan of albino alligators, which often face survival challenges in the wild due to their vulnerability.
Claude, el icónico cocodrilo albino de la Academia de Ciencias de California, ha muerto a los 30 años después de mostrar signos de enfermedad.