Claude the albino alligator, a beloved figure at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died at the age of 30, the museum announced.

In a statement Tuesday , the museum said Claude was recently moved behind-the-scenes to undergo treatment for a suspected infection. The alligator had been monitored closely in recent weeks due to a waning appetite.

"He brought joy to millions of people at the museum and across the world, his quiet charisma captivating the hearts of fans of all ages. Claude showed us the power of ambassador animals to connect people to nature and stoke curiosity to learn more about the world around us," the museum said.

Claude, the albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences. The museum announced on Dec. 2, 2025 that Claude had died at the age

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