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San Francisco's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30

Claude was one of fewer than 200 albino alligators worldwide and died from aggressive liver cancer after 17 years at the California Academy of Sciences.

  • A rare albino alligator named Claude, beloved by fans around the world, died on Tuesday at the age of 30, according to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
  • Claude was the unofficial mascot of the Academy and San Francisco itself, receiving fan mail, gifts, and artwork from adoring fans worldwide due to his quiet charisma.
  • The museum will hold a public memorial for Claude, and people can share memories and messages to his human care team.
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Popular Albino Alligator Dead At 30

The California Academy of Sciences recently announced that Claude, their popular albino alligator, has died at age 30.

·Washington, United States
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The rare albino alligator, Claude, was a San Francisco favorite for decades. The star of the California Academy of Sciences was 30 years old.

·Budapest, Hungary
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The reptile, which attracted thousands of visitors and became the emblem of the California Academy of Sciences, died after being treated for a possible infection.

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Axios broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
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