Arnold the Argus monitor had a spectacular spill right in the middle of feeding show time — because nothing says “fearsome hunter” like wiping out in front of a live audience. Argus monitors (Varanus panoptes) belong to a group with around 80 species of monitor lizards worldwide, from tiny ground dwarfs to the giant Komodo dragon. They’re known for sharp eyesight, high intelligence, powerful limbs, and being some of the most versatile hunters on the planet. In the wild, Argus monitors are active