US EditionSan Francisco's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30
Claude, the rare albino alligator and unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, died after treatment for a suspected infection; fewer than 200 albino alligators exist worldwide.
- 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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Albino-Alligator Claude was for almost two decades one of the main attractions of the Natural History Museum in San Francisco. Now the 30-year-old snow-white reptile is dead. "We will miss him very much, the Natural History Museum said. He was the unofficial mascot. In September, Claude's 30th birthday was celebrated. The alligator regularly received gifts, news and small works of art from fans. With his quiet way he aroused curiosity for animal…
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Claude, beloved albino alligator, dies at age 30, California Academy of Science says
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Claude, an albino alligator that was beloved by generations of visitors to the California Academy of Sciences, has passed away. The academy confirmed Claude's death in a post on its Facebook page. Claude was 30 years old. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30," the academy wrote. "Claude was an iconic Academy resident who many visitors f…
Rare albino alligator Claude dies at 30; tributes pour in as netizens mourn the loss of nature's marvel
Claude the rare albino alligator recently died after battle with suspected infection. Tributes pour in for the cherished nature's marvel, who was a resident of San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences for years.
The rare albino alligator "Claude" died at the age of 30 in a museum in San Francisco. This was reported by the California Academy of Sciences.
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