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Here’s why San Francisco’s legendary albino alligator Claude died at just 30

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Here’s why San Francisco’s legendary albino alligator Claude died at just 30 Open in Latimes.com
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  • Claude, the albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences, dies at 30 after 17 years as a San Francisco icon.
  • A necropsy at UC Davis showed end-stage liver cancer as the cause of Claude's death after tumors overtook his liver.
  • The white reptile became a cultural phenomenon, appearing in children's books, city advertisements, and a 24/7 livestream during his 17 years at the museum.

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Claude, Albino Alligator Who 'Brought Joy to Millions', Dies at Age 30

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‘Iconic swamp king’: San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator dies aged 30

San Francisco says goodbye to beloved albino alligator Claude

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San Francisco says goodbye to beloved albino alligator Claude

San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator Claude dead at 30

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San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator Claude dead at 30

California's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30 – DW – 12/03/2025

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California's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30 – DW – 12/03/2025

San Francisco's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30

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San Francisco's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30

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