Since I couldn’t combine videos with images in my other post, enjoy the big Argus sashaying his way across the road in the Outback!
It was so magical when he curiously looked at me and let me get close, then I told him I appreciated his posing for me but the middle of the road isn’t a good place for a sploot and bask.
Very spotty and handsome man! He also curiously looked at me as if he could tell I have one of his distant cousins at home who is very loved and spoiled, and thus a safe human to watch him swagger through the bush.
I did it!! I got the photos I came for! On the way out of the Outback, two HUGE Argus monitors posed for me and I helped them cross the road.
The second one was an especially proud and handsome lad. He just splooted in the middle of the road to preen and bask, then I softly spoke to him and said this wasn’t safe and he should get to the other side. I’m amazed at how close he let me get!
Then he curiously looked at me and specially posed for me! I thanked him before he went into the brush to do monitor things.
Totally magical 🥹