Lizard Hitches A Ride From Florida To Massachusetts

A traveler from Florida brought home an unlikely souvenir — a lizard that hid in the car during the whole trip up to Massachusetts.

Once the driver spotted the lizard, they brought it to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Brewster location. The ARL said the lizard was a Brown Anole lizard and not native to Massachusetts.

The little lizard's travels weren't quite over yet. ARL spokespeople said it's been safely transported to a reptile rescue group in Connecticut and has since been rehomed.

"ARL commends these actions and reminds the public that non-native species should never be released into the wild, as they can create vast ecological problems. Any non-native species should be taken to a rescue organization like ARL – our local environment will thank you," the ARL said.