He’s enigmatic. He’s pigment-free. And when he’s not lounging on a heated rock, he’s hanging out with his three snapping turtle pals. He is, of course, Claude: California Academy of Sciences’ resident albino alligator and unofficial mascot. And now, he’s coming live and direct to an internet connection near you.

<p>He&rsquo;s enigmatic. He&rsquo;s pigment-free. And when he&rsquo;s not lounging on a heated rock, he&rsquo;s hanging out with his three snapping turtle pals. He is, of course, Claude:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kqed.org/author/calacademy">California Academy of Sciences</a>&rsquo; resident albino alligator and unofficial mascot. And now, he&rsquo;s coming live and direct to an internet connection near you.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>