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- Claude, the albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences, died at age 30.
- He had been undergoing treatment for a suspected infection after showing a reduced appetite.
- During his 17 years at the academy, he became an iconic resident and unofficial mascot.
- A necropsy will be conducted at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to determine cause.
- The museum plans a public memorial and encourages fans to share memories of Claude.
