The alligator icon had a “quiet charisma” that captivated hearts in his 17 years in San Francisco, the the California Academy of Sciences said.

Claude's unique appearance and calm personality dazzled millions of visitors in San Francisco for nearly 20 years.

Das schneeweiße Reptil war das inoffizielle Maskottchen des Naturkundemuseums in San Francisco. Millionen Besucher aus aller Welt kamen, um es zu bestaunen. Nun trauert das Museum.