"[Claude] was a steady presence, teaching my children without words about curiosity, about respect for living things and about the joy of simply observing the world as it is,"
""We're deeply grateful for the kind messages, warm memories and generous gifts shared in Claude's honor," the signs said, "and for the role you've played in making his home so beloved.""
""He's something we all share in common as people who visit the Academy," Mezak told KQED. "He's also exothermic, which means he regulates his temperature based on his environment. Our actions affect the environment and how others can th"
An estimated two thousand Bay Area residents gathered in Golden Gate Park on Jan. 18, 2026, for a memorial honoring Claude, the California Academy of Sciences' iconic albino alligator. Claude died at 30 last month after a diagnosis of liver cancer. The memorial included musical performance by MJ's Brass Boppers, heartfelt notices from the Academy thanking the public for messages and gifts, and a festive Claude costume contest featuring children in Claude hoodies and elaborate adult costumes. Attendees and participants emphasized Claude's role teaching curiosity, respect for living things, and the shared responsibility to care for the environment.
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