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fromKqed
17 hours ago

Happy Hatchday, Claude! Bay Area's Beloved Albino Alligator Celebrates the Big 3-0 | KQED

Claude isn't your average alligator. He's bright white, nearly blind and has regrown thousands of teeth. Claude is believed to be one of the oldest albino alligators in human care. In the wild, he likely wouldn't have survived past infancy - his bright white skin makes camouflage impossible and leaves him vulnerable to predators. At the Academy, though, Claude may live another three decades.
San Francisco
from48 hills
1 day ago

SF's most gallant 'gator celebrates 30 years since his hatch day - 48 hills

A San Francisco-wide scavenger hunt with the prize of a plushie in the shape of him. You can pick up a new library card with his image. A glamorous swamp soiree will take place in his honor, featuring dinner made by "Top Chef" alum Melissa King followed by dancing on Wed/10. A second children's book about him is coming out.
San Francisco
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SF's Own Albino Alligator Claude Is Turning 30 Years Old, Celebrations Are Scaling Up

The California Academy of Sciences is hosting a month-long celebration for Claude the albino alligator's 30th birthday, featuring high-profile events and activities.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Want to help scientists learn more about the California coast? Join this weekend's bioblitz at Lake Merritt

"I thought, 'What if we could expand the use of iNaturalist across the whole state and have people that are paying attention everywhere,'" said Rebecca Johnson, highlighting the initiative's intent to engage wider communities.
East Bay (California)
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