"SAN FRANCISCO -- Claude the beloved albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco died from liver cancer, according to a necropsy. Claude died earlier this week at age 30 and the necropsy showed the cancer was extensive and caused liver failure. MORE: Cal Academy announces beloved Claude the albino alligator has died Cal Academy says treatment options were limited and likely wouldn't have had much success."
"Predators like Claude are also very good at hiding illnesses. He appeared to be acting normal in the weeks leading up to his death, but Academy staff noticed changes to his skin color and texture. FROM THE ABC7 ARCHIVE: Claude, the albino alligator's, dramatic arrival at the Cal Academy in SF Claude was very popular, known as an unofficial mascot of the museum and the city. He even appeared in a children's book and in ads at bus and light-rail stations."
Claude, an albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences, died at age 30 from extensive liver cancer that caused liver failure. Necropsy results identified the cancer as the cause of death and indicated limited treatment options with likely low success. Staff observed that predators often conceal illnesses and noted Claude had appeared normal in the weeks before his death, though his skin color and texture changed. Claude hatched in 1995 in Louisiana, arrived at the Academy in 2008, was known as an unofficial mascot, and appeared in a children’s book and local ads. A public memorial will be announced.
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