The Argus monitor is a versatile predator and inhabits a large variety of biomes and habitats.
They are primarily terrestrial, meaning they spend a great deal of time on the ground.
This species is an avid digger and will dig large burrows or take over an already existing burrow, where they spend a sizable portion of their time.
Despite this, they will eagerly forage in trees and in the water.
These large lizards are quite fast and will run up to 100 yards/meters to the nearest tree or burrow when they are chased.
The Argus monitor is riparian in habits and as such, it can usually be found around a permanent source of water.
The Argus will often "tripod" in captivity and in the wild, raising up on their hind legs and supporting themselves with the tail.
This unusual behavior is used to spot potential prey or enemies from a distance or when they are threatened.
They exhibit this behavior regularly in captivity.
 This habit provides them a unique characteristic that separates them from most other monitors.

In Arnhem Land, they lay 6 to 13 eggs between January and February.

Its prey consists of almost anything that it can overpower.
This includes fish, crabs, small birds, rodents, insects and even other monitors.
The Argus monitor frequently preys on the dwarf monitors that it shares its range with.
Spiny-tailed goannas and Kimberley rock monitors are eaten regularly.
Argus monitors have great senses, with smell being the most acute.
Like all monitors, the Argus has a forked tongue and a vomeronasal organ in the roof of its mouth.
It uses this organ in the same manner as snakes do and can often be seen flicking their tongues in search of a meal.

Recent studies suggest that the cane toad infestation, a novel and toxic species, has severely damaged the population structure of Argus monitors within the Top End.
It is estimated that numbers have dropped by as much as 90% in many areas.
The Argus monitor is a versatile predator and inhabits a large variety of biomes and habitats. They are primarily terrestrial, meaning they spend a great deal of time on the ground. This species is an avid digger and will dig large burrows or take over an already existing burrow, where they spend a sizable portion of their time. Despite this, they will eagerly forage in trees and in the water. These large lizards are quite fast and will run up to 100 yards/meters to the nearest tree or burrow when they are chased. The Argus monitor is riparian in habits and as such, it can usually be found around a permanent source of water. The Argus will often "tripod" in captivity and in the wild, raising up on their hind legs and supporting themselves with the tail. This unusual behavior is used to spot potential prey or enemies from a distance or when they are threatened. They exhibit this behavior regularly in captivity.  This habit provides them a unique characteristic that separates them from most other monitors.
In Arnhem Land, they lay 6 to 13 eggs between January and February.
Its prey consists of almost anything that it can overpower. This includes fish, crabs, small birds, rodents, insects and even other monitors. The Argus monitor frequently preys on the dwarf monitors that it shares its range with. Spiny-tailed goannas and Kimberley rock monitors are eaten regularly. Argus monitors have great senses, with smell being the most acute. Like all monitors, the Argus has a forked tongue and a vomeronasal organ in the roof of its mouth. It uses this organ in the same manner as snakes do and can often be seen flicking their tongues in search of a meal.
Recent studies suggest that the cane toad infestation, a novel and toxic species, has severely damaged the population structure of Argus monitors within the Top End. It is estimated that numbers have dropped by as much as 90% in many areas.
Argus monitor