One of Los Angeles’ best adapted urban creatures? Lizards.

Alison Hewitt reports that March’s record-breaking heat prompted wildlife, including the southern alligator lizard, to emerge earlier than usual. After one lizard wandered into a UCLA science building, it was safely released into the UCLA Botanical Garden, highlighting the Garden’s role as a supportive habitat for native species—particularly those that have adapted to urban environments.

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