http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3875637.stm

A man has been charged with wildlife cruelty after police found an alligator in the boot of a car in Edinburgh.

The 3.5ft reptile was discovered by undercover officers after it had allegedly been offered for sale in a specialist publication.

One man has been charged with six offences and another who was questioned has since been freed, Lothian and Borders Police said.

The alligator was said to be "probably quite traumatised" by the journey.