Year of the Monkey - characteristics. Chinese horoscope
No animal attracts as much interest from people as monkeys. And all because they are our closest relatives, both physiologically and intellectually. Monkeys form a separate infraorder of Apes in the order of Primates. Among primitive animals, their close relatives are tarsiers, lemurs, tupai, lorises, and bats, and their distant relatives are insectivorous mammals. This relationship debunks one of the most persistent myths about monkeys as the most perfect creatures on the planet. In reality, they only have developed intelligence, which is due to the specifics of their environment, but the physiology of monkeys is at a rather primitive level.
The crested macaque, or crested baboon (Macaca nigra) is the first species of monkey to go down in human history as the author of selfies.
The body sizes of these animals vary over a very wide range: the smallest monkey - the pygmy marmoset - weighs only 100-150 g, and the largest are gorillas, whose weight can reach 140-200 kg. Male orangutans are almost not far behind them, whose weight in rare cases can reach up to 180 kg (their females are much smaller).
Pygmy marmosets (Cebuella pygmaea).
It is clear that such a difference in size could not but affect the appearance. If you look for common features in monkeys, they are united by a rounded skull containing a large brain; small size of fixed ears; brow ridges outlining the eye sockets; large eyes adapted to see in daylight; short mobile neck; muscular long limbs. It is characteristic that all monkeys have a clavicle - a bone that allows their forelimbs to move in different directions, in contrast to the paws of terrestrial quadrupeds, which can move mainly in the “back and forth” direction.
In the primitive broad-nosed monkeys of the New World, the facial part of the skull is relatively poorly developed, so their faces are flat. In the more advanced narrow-nosed monkeys of the Old World, the jaws protrude noticeably forward, for example, in baboons, which do not disdain hunting, this gives an almost canine appearance.
The male hamadryas (Papio hamadryas) yawns to show off his teeth to rivals. Such a grin is often used by baboons to bloodlessly strengthen discipline.
Broad-nosed and narrow-nosed monkeys are called not so much by the size of the nose, but by the direction of the nostrils: in the broad-nosed ones they are spaced apart, and in the narrow-nosed ones they are directed forward. Male proboscis monkeys have a cucumber-like nose - it acts as a resonator, while females of this species have short and upturned noses.
Male proboscis whale, or kahau (Nasalis larvatus).
Rhinopithecus have very short noses with nostrils directed almost upward.
Male black rhinopithecus (Rhinopithecus bieti).
Compared to other animals, monkeys have well-developed facial muscles, since their grimaces perform a communicative function. The vision of these primates is binocular and color, which allows them to quickly determine the distance to objects and accurately identify them. Such vision is vital for the inhabitants of high crowns, who feed on a variety of fruits, leaves, and sometimes small animals.
The monkeys' front paws are five-fingered, with the first (thumb) finger extended, which allows them to grasp tree branches and manipulate objects. To obtain food, monkeys use tools, such as stones, twigs, rolled leaves, with which they break nuts, pull out ants, scoop up water, etc.
The brown capuchin or fawn (Cebus apella) uses a heavy stone to crush the shell of a hard nut.
However, in some tree monkeys the first finger can be reduced, in this case the paw is used as a hook, that is, the animal hangs on a branch, holding on to it with all four fingers. The hind legs of monkeys also have an extended toe: on the one hand, this allows them to hold on to branches more effectively, and on the other hand, it does not in the least interfere with walking and running on the ground. By the way, monkeys move by resting on the entire surface of their palms and soles, and only great apes (orangutans, gorillas, gibbons, chimpanzees) bend their fingers on their palms when walking, resting on the back of them.
Monkeys' fingers end in nails; in small tree monkeys they sometimes have a vaulted shape, which makes them look like claws from the outside.
The tail is perhaps the most variable organ of monkeys. In great apes and magotes it is completely absent; in pig-tailed macaques it is short and does not play any role in movement; in other species it is long, but functions differently. For example, Old World monkeys use it as a balancer when jumping (and hussar monkeys also lean on it when standing), but among the broad-nosed monkeys there are many species with an extremely prehensile tail. Its lower surface is bare and has papillary lines similar to fingerprints, and the tail itself is very flexible and strong. All this allows its owner to wrap his tail around the branches, literally feeling their surface, and also hang on it. It is not for nothing that woolly, tawny and spider monkeys are sometimes called five-armed, implying that the tail replaces an additional limb for them. True, the smallest monkeys (marmosets, marmosets, tamarins) have a long tail that is not at all muscular; these species use it like squirrels, as a rudder when jumping.
A tawny monkey (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) with a baby moves along an air bridge between the trees.
Monkeys are characterized by thick hair without undercoat, but at the same time their palms, feet and partly their face are always bare. In some species, other parts of the body are naked: in geladas - the skin on the chest, in all baboons - ischial calluses, in uakari - the skull.
A baboon or yellow baboon (Papio cynocephalus) showing black calluses. In other species of baboons, these parts of the body are usually red.
The skin color of different species can be flesh-colored, bright red, blue, black, or even multi-colored, like the mandrill.
The unusual texture of the skin of the Nemean tonkotel (Pygathrix nemaeus) gives it a doll-like appearance.
The fur of monkeys is often colored black, brown, gray; a few species are characterized by variegated colors.
Nemean tonzoboli are also among the most brightly colored monkeys.
Many species have decorations in the form of elongated hair growing on the head, face, neck, shoulders and forming, respectively, lush hair, a beard and mustache, a “hood”, and a mane. Such decorations can be characteristic only of males (for example, the mane of baboons) or of both sexes (for example, the mustache of the imperial saguina).
Imperial saguins (Saguinus imperator).
In general, monkeys are characterized by sexual dimorphism, which boils down to brighter colors and larger sizes of males. However, it is expressed differently in different species. As a rule, the strongest differences between males and females can be observed in polygynous species with strict dominance of the leader (baboons, proboscis monkey), less clear - in herd monkeys with less aggressive males (gorillas, macaques), and very insignificant - in monkeys living in pairs , where the male and female equally care for the offspring (marmosets, marmosets, tamarins).
Family of Tibetan macaques (Macaca thibetana).
All monkeys are heat-loving animals that live in the equatorial, tropical and subtropical zones of Asia, Africa, South and Central America. In Europe, monkeys are known only in the extreme southwest of the continent - on the Cape of Gibraltar. The Magots live here, but they also came to Europe with the help of people from their historical homeland - North Africa. The other northernmost habitat of these primates is located on the Japanese Islands. Here, Japanese macaques managed to populate even islands with a temperate climate, where a lot of snow falls in winter. True, it is not their skin that helps them overcome the cold, but their intellect - these monkeys have learned to warm up in hot springs, where they spend almost the entire winter day.
Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata), while warming up in the water, simultaneously go about their daily activities: eating, picking each other's fur. This group indulges in an afternoon nap.
The favorite habitats of monkeys are dense forests with many fruit trees. A few species have mastered dry woodlands (monkeys), savannas (baboons), and rocky slopes (magots, geladas).
A flock of langurs hides from the torrential torrents flowing down a rocky slope in the Thar Desert. Most monkeys do not like water and even swim only when absolutely necessary.
All monkeys are herbivorous to one degree or another. Some of them adhere to an exclusively vegetarian diet, eating tree fruits, leaves, young shoots, seeds; these species include orangutans, gorillas, and howler monkeys. Others replenish protein reserves in the body by periodically eating eggs and chicks, small lizards, and crabs. These species include macaques, marmosets, and marmosets. Finally, meat plays a significant role in the diet of baboons; sometimes these monkeys even catch such large animals as baby gazelles and small antelopes.
A baboon with a baby gazelle it killed.
The nature of the diet also affects the lifestyle. Herbivorous marmosets, marmosets and gibbons live in pairs or small families, including close relatives (older children, grandparents). These monkeys are very peaceful, do not like fights, and mark their territory either with urine (marmosets) or with special songs (gibbons).
The common-toed gibbon, or siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus), performs its morning song. The pouch under the throat serves as a resonator for it, amplifying the sound.
Herbivorous orangutans living alone and gorillas with small harems are very calm. But these species can stand up for themselves on occasion. In gregarious species the level of aggression is higher. For example, howler monkeys defend their territory and mates with deafening screams, and the calls of these monkeys are the loudest sounds made by animals!
Black howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) guard the boundaries of their territory.
Omnivorous monkeys and macaques are moderately pugnacious, and baboons are even more aggressive. Troops of these monkeys have a male leader to whom all the others obey. Young males can get along with him only under the condition of complete submission, otherwise they will have to learn the power of his bites the hard way. Females play the role of powerless concubines, the fate of each of them depends on the taste of the leader: the favorites receive maximum care and food, the rest are forced to be content with the leftovers from the table of the stronger and luckier ones. In chimpanzees, intra-pack aggression is relieved either by sexual contact or by organized war against another pack. In the latter case, the winners can taste the meat of the vanquished. By the way, chimpanzees are the only monkeys that hunt other monkeys. And we are talking not only about clan disagreements, but also about monkeys that regularly get in the teeth of their larger “brethren.”
Two male baboons got into a fight. The teenagers felt who would win, and immediately supported the strong one. Although their participation in combat is symbolic, such training will allow them to gain the necessary experience and confidence to aspire to leadership in the future.
Regardless of the level of relationships within the troop, communication between monkeys is accompanied by complex forms of behavior. These animals are not alien to such feelings as friendship, love, envy, resentment, rancor, cunning, anger, sorrow and empathy.
This female chacma, or bear baboon (Papio ursinus), died of a cub, but even after its death she continues to carry the baby’s body on her back until the corpse is completely decomposed.
In case of danger, their calls not only indicate an approaching threat, but precisely identify it: there are separate calls indicating a leopard, poisonous snakes, a python, a monkey-eating eagle, an armed and an unarmed person. Thus, monkeys speak primitive speech, which at least contains nouns. In captivity, monkeys cannot reproduce human speech due to differences in the structure of the vocal cords, but they are quite capable of mastering the language of gestures or signals.
Gorilla Koko, who speaks sign language, explained to her keepers that she wanted to have a baby. But since the scientists did not allow her to mate, their ward was allowed to adopt the kitten. Coco was very attached to her adopted baby and cried when she had to be separated from him.
Monkeys do not have a specific breeding season. Mating occurs all year round. The female usually gives birth to one baby, rarely - two (twins are more common in tamarins). The newborn is born sighted, covered with short hair, but helpless. At first he hangs on his mother’s stomach, and later moves onto her back. Childbirth occurs in a flock and attracts increased attention to the young mother, her social status increases for some time. Male marmosets and tamarins deliver births to females and even eat the placenta; subsequently, they take an active part in raising the offspring: they carry the baby on themselves, and give it to the mother only for feeding time. Males of other monkeys take care of the young, allowing babies and teenagers more than is allowed to ordinary members of the troop, but they do not show special attention to their own children. The childhood of monkeys is relatively long, which is due to complex forms of behavior - in order to gain the necessary experience, babies will have to watch adults for a long time and play with each other.
Baby gorillas and chimpanzees explore the world around them together. Although such a meeting is impossible in nature, in captivity the kids quickly found a common language.
Large apes have no natural enemies; only chimpanzees, as mentioned above, can die from the paws and stones of a neighboring flock. The situation is different for medium and small monkeys. Their enemies are primarily wild cats (leopard, jaguar, less often lion or tiger), all kinds of snakes, especially pythons and boa constrictors. At a watering hole, they can fall into the mouth of a crocodile. In South America and on the islands of the Philippine archipelago, monkey-eating eagles hunt monkeys. Their name eloquently makes it clear that they have achieved perfection in the business of catching primates. However, danger from the air can lurk for monkeys in other parts of the world, where they can be attacked by kites, hawks and crowned eagles.
A crowned eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) caught a monkey.
Monkeys are susceptible to human infections such as tonsillitis, flu, tuberculosis, herpes, hepatitis, rabies, measles, so in areas of mass tourism they are protected from contact with outsiders.
This baby gorilla was rescued from the hands of animal traffickers in the Congo. While the orphan gets used to his new home, workers at the rehabilitation center wear masks so as not to infect the baby with human infections.
But the human impact on these animals is not limited to just passive transmission of infections. For a long time, people have been hunting monkeys: the natives ate their meat, more developed peoples simply destroyed them as agricultural pests that raided fields and plantations, white colonialists killed the gverets for their beautiful fur, the paws of gorillas were used to make souvenirs. Finally, with the advent of fashion for “love of animals,” many species of monkeys became desirable pets. Thousands of poachers around the world began to satisfy this demand, catching monkeys in the wild for resale. As a result, many species of monkeys are on the verge of extinction and are listed in the International Red Book.
,Monkeys are fairly well-studied four-armed mammals that are closest in origin and body structure to humans. In a broader sense, all monkeys are representatives of the order Primates. According to the new taxonomy, real monkeys are allocated to the infraorder Apes, and are united with tarsiers, belonging to the suborder Dry-nosed primates (Harlorhini). All prosimians (with the exception of tarsiers) are classified in the suborder Wet-nosed primates (Strepsirrhini).
Description of monkeys
The brain of monkeys is quite well developed, therefore it has a so-called complex structure. Apes are characterized by the presence of highly developed parts of the brain that are responsible for the meaningfulness of movements. Most monkeys have binocular vision, and the whites of the eyes, along with the pupils, are black in color. The dental system of monkeys is similar to human teeth, but the narrow-nosed and broad-nosed monkeys have some noticeable differences - there are 32 and 36 teeth. Apes have massive teeth with complex root structures.
Appearance
The body length of adult monkeys can vary markedly - from fifteen centimeters in the pygmy marmoset species to a couple of meters in male gorillas. The weight of the animal also directly depends on the species characteristics. The body weight of the smallest representatives can be no more than 120-150 grams, and individual, largest gorilla individuals often weigh 250-275 kg.
A significant portion of monkey species that lead an exclusively arboreal lifestyle have a long back, a short and narrow chest, and fairly thin hip bones.
Gibbons and orangutans are characterized by the presence of a wide and massive chest, as well as well-developed, large pelvic bones. Some species of monkeys are distinguished by a very long tail, exceeding the length of the body, and also performing a balancing function during the active movement of the animal through the trees.
Land-dwelling monkeys are characterized by a short tail, but apes do not have one at all. The body of monkeys is covered with hair of varying degrees of length and density, the color of which can vary from light brown and red tones to black and white and grayish-olive tones. Some older individuals become noticeably grayer over the years, and many male monkeys are even characterized by the appearance of bald spots.
Four-armed mammals are distinguished by mobile and very well-developed upper limbs, endowed with five fingers. The phalangeal part ends with a nail. Another distinctive feature of monkeys is the presence of an opposable thumb. The way of life directly depends on the general development of the animal’s legs and arms. Species that spend a significant part of their time only in trees have short thumbs, which helps them easily move from one branch to another. And, for example, the feet of a baboon are characterized by a pronounced length and even some grace, which makes it convenient to move on the ground.
Character and lifestyle
The social behavior of monkeys is still not well studied, however, basic general information is known about the character and lifestyle of such primates. For example, marmosets also lead an arboreal lifestyle, and the nail plates, which have turned into strongly curved claws, allow such monkeys to easily climb trees. All prehensile-tailed monkeys, when collecting fruits from trees, are securely held by the branches with their long and very tenacious tail.
This is interesting! Representatives of many species of monkeys leading an arboreal lifestyle do not descend to the surface of the earth, since in the crowns of a tree such animals are able to find everything they need for life.
Tree species are represented by small monkeys, which are simply amazingly mobile, and macaques and baboons living in Asia and Africa search and collect food on the ground, but spend the night only in tree crowns. Frilled baboons inhabit the most open spaces in savannas and plateaus. Such animals are not very mobile and belong to the category of typical land monkeys.
Monkey intelligence
Apes are very intelligent animals, as evidenced by a number of different scientific studies and experiments. The intelligence of chimpanzees, whose genetic base is approximately ninety percent identical to human indicators, has been most studied to date. This species is so genetically close to humans that at one time scientists even proposed to classify such an animal as a member of the genus Humans.
Unable to speak due to the peculiarities of the vocal apparatus, chimpanzees are quite capable of communicating in sign language, symbols and the language of lexigrams. In natural conditions, anthropoid species often and actively use tools to collect water and honey, catch termites and ants, hunt animals and crack nuts. Regardless of the relationships within a herd or pack, monkey communication is characterized by complex forms of behavior. Such animals are not at all alien to many feelings, including friendship and love, envy and resentment, rancor and cunning, strong anger, as well as empathy and grief.
This is interesting! Japanese macaques are incredibly inventive monkeys who, thanks to their extraordinary intelligence, have found a way to protect themselves from frost in their habitats and plunge neck-deep into the waters of hot springs to warm up.
Monkeys try to unite in herds or flocks, so they are forced to maintain constant communication with each other. Thanks to secretion marks from the scent glands, animals receive information about the sex and age, as well as the social status of a particular individual. However, more important for communication are optical signals, including head nodding, mouth opening wide, teeth exposed, and striking the ground. For example, mutual cleaning of wool is not only a matter of hygiene, but also serves as a kind of unifying factor that strengthens the relationships of individuals within the group.
How long do monkeys live?
Monkeys typically live about half a century in the wild, and slightly longer in captivity. The exact average lifespan of monkeys varies depending on the species and habitat. Along with other members of the primate order, all monkeys undergo developmental stages similar to humans.
This is interesting! A significant proportion of monkeys die before the age of fifty, becoming victims of accidents, attacks by predators or people.
Newborn monkeys are completely dependent on their mothers until the age of five, before entering the juvenile stage of their development. The adolescent stage in monkeys usually begins at the age of eight, and primates reach sexual maturity at sixteen years, when the animal becomes independent and fully grown.
Monkey species
The infraorder Apes are represented by two parvoorders:
- Broad-nosed monkeys (Platyrrhini);
- Narrow-nosed monkeys (Catarrhini).
In the modern classification, more than four hundred species of monkeys are distinguished, and among the most unusual and interesting at present, they deservedly include:
- Black Howler (Alouatta caraya) from the family, found in Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. Representatives of the species make peculiar, very loud roaring sounds. Males have black coats, while females have yellow-brown or olive coats. The length of an adult male black howler monkey is about 52-67 cm with a body weight of 6.7 kg, and females are much smaller. The basis of the diet is represented by fruits and foliage;
- Mourning capuchin (Cebus oliveceus) from the Chain-tailed family, living in the virgin forests of Venezuela, Brazil and Suriname. The maximum weight of a male is 3.0 kg, and females are about a third less. The coat color is brown or light brown, with a grayish tint. There is a characteristic black-haired triangle in the head area. Flocks of this type practice infanticide in the form of deliberate killing of cubs, and protection from bloodsuckers is carried out by rubbing the fur with poisonous centipedes. The species is omnivorous;
- Crowned, or Blue monkey (Cercoritecus mitis) lives in forest areas and bamboo groves on the African continent. The animal has a gray color with a bluish tint and a white stripe on the fur that runs above the eyebrows and resembles a crown. The average body length of adult monkeys varies between 50-65 cm, with a body weight of 4.0-6.0 kg. Males are distinguished by well-developed white whiskers and fairly long fangs;
- White-handed gibbon (Нylobates lar) from the Gibbon family, living in the tropical forest areas of China and the Malay Archipelago. Adults usually grow to a length of 55-63 cm with a body weight in the range of 4.0-5.5 kg. The body has fur of black, brown or color, but the area of the arms and legs is always a characteristic white color. The basis of nutrition is represented by fruits, leaves and insects;
- Eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) is the largest monkey in the world, with a height of about 185-190 cm with an average body weight of 150-160 kg. The massive animal has a large head and broad shoulders, an open chest and long legs. The coat color is predominantly black, but the mountain gorilla subspecies is characterized by a bluish tint. On the back of a mature male there is a strip of silvery fur. The diet is represented by plants and fungi, less often by invertebrate animals;
- Pale, or white-headed saki (Pithecia pithecia) is a broad-nosed monkey with long and shaggy hair. The size of an adult animal varies between 30-48 cm, with a weight of no more than 1.9-2.0 kg. The male's black coat contrasts markedly with the pink or white color of his face. The adult female has a black-gray or gray-brown coat color and is also pale-faced. The diet is represented by seeds and fruits that grow in Venezuela, Suriname and Brazil;
- Hamadryad, or frilled baboon (Pario hamadryas) from the species Narrow-nosed monkeys and the genus Baboons, inhabits the open spaces of Africa and Asia, including Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan, as well as Nubia and Yemen. The body length of an adult male varies between 70-100 cm and weighs about 28-30 kg. The difference between the male is the original arrangement of hair with long hair on the shoulders and chest area. Females have a darker coat color;
- Japanese macaque (Masasa fussata listen)) is a species found primarily in northern Honshu, but a small population has been artificially introduced into Texas. The height of an adult male varies between 75-95 cm, with a weight of 12-14 kg. A characteristic feature of the species is bright red skin, especially noticeable in the area of the animal’s muzzle and on the buttocks, which are completely devoid of hair. The fur of the Japanese macaque is thick, dark gray with a slight brown tint;
- Ordinary (Pan troglodytes) is a species that lives in wooded areas of the tropics and in humid savannas of the African continent. The body of the animal is covered with very coarse and hard fur of a dark brown color. Around the mouth and in the tailbone area the fur is partially white, and the feet, muzzle and palms are completely devoid of fur. The common chimpanzee is an omnivore, but the bulk of its diet consists of plants.
Of particular interest are the pygmy marmosets (Cebuella pygmaea), which are the smallest monkeys in the world and inhabit forests in South America.
Range, habitats
Monkeys live on almost all continents, including Europe, southern and southeastern Asia, Africa, tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America, and Australia. There are no monkeys in Antarctica.
- chimpanzees inhabit the countries of Central and Western Africa: Senegal and Guinea, Angola and Congo, Chad and Cameroon, as well as some others;
- The distribution range of macaques is very wide and extends from Afghanistan to Southeast Asia and Japan. Magot macaques live in North Africa and Gibraltar;
- The gorilla's habitats are represented by equatorial forests in Central and Western Africa, and part of the population is found in Cameroon and Gambia, Chad and Mauritania, Guinea and Benin;
- orangutans live exclusively in humid forest areas on the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan;
- The habitat of howler monkeys is represented mainly by the countries of southern Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina;
- The distribution areas of the monkey are Southeast Asia, the entire Arabian Peninsula and the African continent, as well as Gibraltar;
- almost all varieties of gibbon live only in the Asian region, and their natural habitat is represented by forest areas of Malaysia and India, humid tropical thickets in Burma, Cambodia and Thailand, Vietnam and China;
- hamadryas (baboons) have become widespread throughout almost the entire territory of African countries, are the only primates inhabiting the northeastern part of the continent, including Sudan and Egypt, and are also found on the Arabian Peninsula;
- The distribution range of capuchins is represented by vast areas of tropical humid forest zones, ranging from Honduras to the territories of Venezuela and southern Brazil;
- baboons are very widespread in the territories of East and Central Africa, including Kenya and Uganda, Ethiopia and Sudan, Congo and Angola;
- Saki monkeys are typical inhabitants of South America and are also often found in Colombia, Venezuela and Chile.
Tamarins prefer the warmest regions of Central America, Costa Rica and South America, found in almost all areas of the Amazon lowland, and some species inhabit Bolivia and Brazil.
Monkey diet
Monkeys are predominantly herbivorous four-armed mammals that prefer to eat fruits, leaves and flowers, as well as roots of various plants. Many known species of monkeys are quite capable of supplementing their plant diet with small vertebrates and insects for variety. Some monkeys have evolved to eat special foods.
Marmosets very readily eat the gum that flows from damaged tree trunks. Such monkeys easily gnaw out holes in tree bark using incisors, after which the sweet plant juice is licked off with their tongue. The red-backed saki loves hard fruit seeds, and to eat them, it uses an interdental gap that functions like a regular nutcracker.
Howler monkeys and howler monkeys readily feed on very hard and low-nutritive tree foliage. In such monkeys, the stomach is divided into several parts by special partitions, which is somewhat reminiscent of the digestive system of ruminants.
This is interesting! A significant part of the Old World species have so-called cheek pouches, inside of which a large amount of food can easily fit.
Thanks to this structural feature, the path of food passage increases, and food moves for quite a long time through the digestive system, which allows the foliage to be completely and well digested. In the double or triple stomachs of all leaf-eating monkeys there are bacteria and protozoa that are responsible for the process of active breakdown of cellulose.
Years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.
In order to understand the essence of a person born in the year of the Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope, you need to have an idea about the monkey itself.
Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope: Astropsychological characteristics
As you know, there are large and small monkeys: gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, monkeys... All monkeys have rich facial expressions and lively eyes. From morning to evening they move through the trees in search of food. Only at heights do they feel safe from tigers, leopards and humans.
Monkeys live in groups. This is a herd animal. They are shy, cautious, secretive and very vigilant. They survive and thrive due to collectivism and excellent ability to adapt to any conditions.
Monkeys feel confident in their territory. In case of danger they raise a cry. Rivals are also driven away by shouting. They often quarrel with each other and with larger animals. Sometimes they behave like predators. The constant struggle for survival leads monkeys to increased aggression. But they usually do not attack first unless provoked.
All monkeys are cunning, inventive, and prone to theft. They skillfully beg and take everything that is bad. Monkeys do not like to get food themselves and prefer to live off the results of human labor. To this end, they settle near hotels, where they feed on waste or steal corn from farmers' fields.
Monkeys are prone to narcissism. They are fascinated by their own reflection in the mirror. They love to pose for tourists and always expect a reward for this.
Brash, dangerous, sometimes charming and funny, monkeys prefer to live near noisy cities rather than in the wilderness. Being around people doesn't bother them at all.
In the monkey community, there is a complex hierarchy that they observe. They treat the patriarch with respect. They care about their children.
This is how monkeys are in nature. Now let's talk about people born in the year of the Monkey. What traits have they inherited from their four-legged counterparts?
A typical Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope is cunning, acumen, stormy temperament, a logical mindset and a complete lack of scrupulousness. Monkeys are the most unreliable and superficial people. They are conservative, pragmatic, cunning, selfish, envious and very aggressive. They live in society and for society. These are herd people with developed herd instincts.
The strengths of the Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope include the desire for education, high learning ability, curiosity, impeccable acting skills, and the ability to compromise. They understand that they cannot do without compromises in real life.
Most Monkeys have absolutely no patterns in behavior, family relationships, or communication with the outside world. It is difficult to catch them by the tail, although you know for sure that they are lying to you every minute.
Amazing resourcefulness and ability to adapt to any circumstances helps them to stay afloat in any life situations. Monkeys of a high level of development create true works of art, especially in cinema.
According to the Chinese horoscope, Monkeys are arrogant, vain, restless, internally unstable, often fall into hysterics and are influenced by stronger people. They are not scrupulous, they can commit dishonest acts, they can even steal if they are confident in their impunity.
Being extremely inventive, they can easily get out of a difficult situation. Honest people cannot “play” by the Monkey’s rules, so they avoid its company. However, natural predisposition does not mean that all Monkeys according to the Chinese horoscope are liars. (You also need to take into account the month and day of birth, as well as upbringing).
Posturing and an irresistible craving for entertainment - this is how one can define her inner essence. You've probably noticed that most Monkeys absolutely love to dress up, take pictures and look in the mirror for hours.
“Oh, how beautiful I am, how smart and cunning!” - she thinks, standing in front of the mirror. Her life strategy is to jump from branch to branch all her life, eat bananas and not work. The Monkey sincerely believes that others should work for him.
She madly loves noisy parties and holidays, where she can show off her non-existent advantages. The Monkey always tries to be in the center of attention and has a hard time with situations when they do not pay attention to it, for which it is ready to go out of its way.
According to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey, according to the Chinese horoscope, is very fond of flattery. And if she is flattered, she relaxes, loses control over the situation and easily falls into the network.
The monkey is extremely sociable, he is afraid of loneliness and therefore needs communication. It’s normal for her if the phone rings continuously, endless negotiations are carried out, new faces flash by. She loves turmoil, confusion in business, acquaintances, contacts, connections. She has little energy, so she spurs herself on with fussiness.
You may get the impression that the Monkey gets along with everyone, is on good terms with everyone. But this impression is deceptive. In fact, the Monkey is secretive, withdrawn, never opens up completely and only demonstrates his sociability.
Outwardly she is all politeness, but in her soul she is selfish and very contemptuous of people. There is no deep content in it, there is only form. This is an empty glass from which you cannot drink water on a hot day. Even her knowledge is superficial, although she reads a lot and tries to keep abreast of everything that is happening.
However, there are exceptions to every rule. So among the Monkeys according to the Chinese horoscope there are decent and even brilliant people with a deep philosophical outlook on life.
According to the Chinese horoscope, if the Monkey has an enemy, it will not fight him in a fair one-on-one duel. She will call all her relatives and friends to help, and having called a “support group”, she will feel confident, climb onto a branch and from an unattainable height will drop “coconuts” on the enemy, that is, fight him from a distance.
If, according to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey stole your “banana” and you are going to declare war on it, you must remember that the Monkey is extremely cowardly. She is afraid even when nothing threatens her. To fight her, it is necessary to create an unreliable, unstable, uncertain environment around her, in which she will become even more insecure and fearful.
Monkeys are karmic people. Thanks to its ability to make connections and establish contacts, the Monkey can achieve certain success, but it does not have true friends and it is difficult for it to find happiness in love. This is understandable: connections do not help in matters of love.
People born in the year of the Monkey prefer to live in the bustle of cities. They are afraid of silence, so when they come home from work, the first thing they do is turn on the TV, no matter what program. They need noise for mental comfort.
Monkey Monkeys are different. But in general, according to the Chinese horoscope, Monkeys are skeptics, melancholics, pessimists, and have a very gloomy view of the world. Outwardly they look energetic, but in reality they have little energy.
Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope: business qualities
Most Monkeys are rarely lucky in material terms. They do not have the inner core, perseverance, or independence necessary to implement ambitious plans. Even slight obstacles spoil their mood for a long time.
According to the Chinese horoscope, Monkeys do not strive to be leaders because they are afraid of responsibility. The lack of business skills prevents them from achieving success in life. Thanks to their artistry and ability to work with information, they make good artists, journalists, intermediaries, and secretaries.
According to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey is the ideal administrator. They can find their calling in the theater, cinema, and television. And they will be happy and successful in this field. Commercial activities will also bring them success.
In order to successfully maneuver in life and adapt to people, many of them go to study as psychologists. However, for the most part, Monkeys have a good sense of the mood of the people around them, know how to find weaknesses and use this to achieve their goals.
According to the Chinese horoscope, many Monkeys are skilled intriguers, swindlers and charlatans. They often achieve their goals by deception. They are completely devoid of conscience and remember it only when they are treated unfairly. They don’t need morality, and they don’t need morality either.
Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope in relationships
As a rule, relationships with the opposite sex do not work out for the Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope. She herself does not know how to love, and it is difficult to love her. Her internal qualities are not conducive to this. She is superficial and selfish, the main thing for her is to be loved.
She cannot stand loneliness (she is a herd animal), so she tries to climb on someone’s shoulder so that she can be protected from the difficulties and dangers of life. In family life, the Monkey is not constant. Frivolous and flighty, she is afraid of deep relationships that require responsibility and duty.
Usually she has several marriages, several side love affairs. The concept of fidelity and devotion does not exist for her. For her, personal freedom and the opportunity to indulge in all earthly pleasures are more important. With such a contradictory character, it is difficult for her to find a loving partner.
According to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey usually becomes the dictator in the family. She is very aggressive, loves to suppress and impose her will. Behind her rigidity and desire to completely control her family members lies her lack of self-confidence, internal instability, low self-esteem and all sorts of fears.
In order to keep his life partner, the Monkey, according to the Chinese horoscope, tries to have children. But in most Monkeys, paternal and maternal feelings are poorly developed. They water, feed their children, clothe them, pay for their education, but they cannot give true love and warmth of heart to their children.
Caring parents and good parents are not the same thing. Therefore, when children grow up, they also have problems in love - after all, love needs to be taught, but no one taught them this.
Monkeys are often threatened with lonely old age, which they are very afraid of. Due to increased nervousness, accidents often happen to them.
Compatibility of Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope
MONKEY - RAT. Violent emotions towards each other. The Rat is under the influence of the Monkey, but strives to control the situation itself. They are constantly fighting for supremacy.
MONKEY - BULL. They are indifferent to each other, too different people. The Ox will demand the Monkey's submission, but she will find a way to deceive him.
MONKEY - TIGER. Energy incompatibility. Tense relationships. The Tiger disdains the Monkey's cunning, and the Monkey manipulates his decency.
MONKEY - HARE. The relationship is cold, the Hare will force the Monkey to obey him. He's stronger.
MONKEY - DRAGON. A harmonious union, there is mutual understanding and energy compatibility. But the Monkey must know his place. For her, this is the best partner in marriage and business.
MONKEY - SNAKE. Difficult relationships. The Snake will psychologically and magically strangle the Monkey and completely subjugate it to its will. The worst option for the Monkey.
MONKEY - HORSE. Complete misunderstanding, constant quarrels and conflicts. Energy incompatibility. These are completely different people. Marriage and business are impossible. The Horse is allergic to the Monkey's tricks.
MONKEY - GOAT. They will be able to understand each other, have fun together, but joint business and marriage are impossible, since they both lack independence. The Goat will use the Monkey to its advantage, it will always succeed.
MONKEY - MONKEY. Energy compatibility. Complete mutual understanding and common interests.
MONKEY - ROOSTER. Completely different people. Stormy disputes and showdowns. The Monkey manipulates the Rooster, playing on his weaknesses.
MONKEY - DOG. Energy incompatibility. Mutual hostility, too different people. Joint business and marriage are futile.
MONKEY - BOAR. Completely different people. Energy is incompatible. It is advisable for the Pig to understand that the Monkey is using him.
Relationships for the Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope
Ideal relationship - Dragon, Monkey. Comfortable relationships - Rat, Boar, Rooster. Dangerous relationships - Snake, Tiger, Horse.
Weaknesses of the Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope
According to the Chinese horoscope, a typical Monkey is hot-tempered; it creates enormous nervous tension around itself. She is afraid of loneliness. For her, loneliness is worse than death.
Many Monkeys lack celebration, generosity, and kindness in their souls, which is why they have few real friends. Monkeys are absent-minded in everyday life, everything is in disarray - both in their heads and at home.
According to the Chinese horoscope, Monkeys want to be helped. Cunning and the desire to deceive their neighbor often turns against the Monkeys themselves.
Their inconstancy, resourcefulness, and aggressiveness can drive even close people out of patience. Many Monkeys have a psychological crown of celibacy, due to character traits and lack of energy in the genitourinary area.
Man - Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope
The Monkey man according to the Chinese horoscope is ambitious, resourceful, and not without talent. Physically strong. Doesn't tolerate loneliness well. He, like air, needs communication, exchange of thoughts. However, it is difficult to understand him: he is always on his own mind. You never know how he feels about you.
He prefers women who are independent, bright, self-confident, and admired. His wife has to take on all household and family responsibilities, since he is completely unsuited to life. Having married, he cheats on his wife without remorse, although he believes that he loves her. He is fond of gambling.
Woman - Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope
According to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey woman needs a man as the support of her life. She is attracted to men by material security, reliability and intelligence. If family life seems monotonous to her, she easily cheats.
Likes to criticize others and provoke scandals. Having thrown out negative energy during an argument, she feels better.
She can look feminine, playful, flirtatious, but at the same time remains ambitious, pragmatic, and mercantile. She uses a lot of cunning to get what she wants. Those around her see through her tricks, but forgive her for her cunning. Probably because she seems defenseless to them.
According to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey woman is very touchy. She does not like to listen to the truth addressed to her. Because of their dictatorial habits, desire to suppress and dictate, the husbands of these women take walks, abuse alcohol (drink too much), or simply run away from home. Women born in the year of the Monkey have great difficulty organizing their personal lives. They need to learn to love.
Astromagical capabilities of the Monkey according to the Chinese horoscope
The monkey is afraid of everything mysterious, mysterious, inexplicable. And this is understandable: she is a deeply material, conservative person. She is interested in magic, but it doesn’t go beyond fortune telling. She is scared: what if something happens to her. The Monkey even tries to do fortune-telling in a group, and most often someone else does the fortune-telling for him.
But according to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey feels respect for religion and believes that by turning to God in difficult times, he will receive help.
Since the Monkey is a weak, helpless creature, it needs strong energy donors. It is these that she exploits to the fullest. Strong people hear that some Monkey is calling for help (she cannot peel a banana herself) and run to help her.
And that’s all the Monkey needed. She will immediately shower her benefactor with compliments and, as if by chance, ask for help in one more matter, then in the next - and so on ad infinitum.
Strong people tend to be trusting and sensitive, they sincerely believe that everyone around them is as honest and decent as they are. So the Monkey takes advantage of this. A strong man spins like a squirrel in a wheel, trying to help the Monkey, and at this time he either pretends to be sick, or is having fun in some company, laughing in his heart at the strong “fool”.
Thus, according to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey cures some strong people of excessive pride. Before parting with his benefactor, the Monkey will definitely try to steal from him everything that is possible and hide the stolen items away so that he does not find them.
If the indignant benefactor wants to return his property back, the Monkey’s cries for help will immediately spread throughout the entire area. And again there will be strong personalities who are ready to protect the poor, weak, frightened Monkey with their breasts. And the circle closes.
After some time, the Monkey will “learn” his next intercessors and will look for new ones. It is in such games that the Monkey’s whole life passes.
Why does the Monkey, according to the Chinese horoscope, enjoy studying practical psychology, but is afraid of magic like the devil of incense?
Yes, very simple! Few people understand the laws by which magic works. And everything incomprehensible brings fear to the timid Monkey. At the same time, the smartest people have long created a number of win-win psychological techniques, for example, neurolinguistic programming.
By the way, no one calls psychologists receiving doctoral degrees “black sorcerers,” although some of them successfully program huge masses of people and, accordingly, change their destinies. These are the psychological techniques that the Monkey strives to master, especially since he is not devoid of acting talent from birth.
So, to summarize: Monkey and magic are absolutely incompatible. But the Monkey and psychology are one. If you think about the Monkey, you mean psychology. If you think about psychology, you think of a Monkey!
According to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey is strong because of its environment, that is, its benefactors, who willingly do all the “black” and “white” work for it. It is precisely such benefactors that the monkey’s enemies should be wary of. As a rule, the average Monkey is able to gather around himself up to thirty benefactors who have been fooled by him, who together can represent an impressive force.
We call the tactics that Monkeys use to solve their problems the “Monkey Method.” In addition to the Monkey, this method is successfully used by Goats, Dogs and Snakes. It is easier to understand the essence of the method using a specific example.
Kirill was born in the year of the Monkey. For two years now he has been living in a civil marriage with Elena, also a Monkey. One day on a holiday, Elena received a call from her ex-husband Vadim threatening to hire a hitman. Elena knew that Vadim was a harmless, almost drunk man, incapable of action, but she was still scared.
After the holiday, Kirill went to the director of the Palace of Culture, where Elena’s ex-husband worked as an accordion player, with a complaint about him. In addition to the director, Kirill went through all the offices and talked about the “emergency” incident.
After that, he talked to Vadim in front of the whole team and warned that if something happened to Elena, there would be many witnesses. Considering that this was not enough, Kirill called Vadim’s new wife in the evening and asked to pacify her husband. Since then there have been no more calls from Vadim.
What is the essence of the method? The fact is that Kirill did not sort things out one-on-one. For his own safety, he notified everyone, spoke in front of witnesses, played it safe several times, and only then calmed down. The resulting effect exceeded all his expectations.
How to influence a Monkey using psychology and magic
According to the Chinese horoscope, if the Monkey “accidentally” became your enemy, do not rush to immediately confront him and restore justice in noble anger. Why? Yes, because to your one simple question: “Why did you do it (did)?” - you will receive a hundred or two very “convincing” versions of the answer.
We must not forget for a minute that Monkeys have no equal in resourcefulness, cunning and deception. As a result, all your righteous anger will be cooled down by an avalanche of false excuses. And at the end of the conversation, you will probably get the impression that it was you, the “brainless donkey,” who made the mistake, and not her.
In this way, according to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey fights for a place in the sun, that is, to survive. That's why people say that it is easier to catch an eel with your bare hands than to grab a monkey by the tail! So don’t delude yourself too much about a direct, honest conversation with the Monkey.
You will not find conscience (in the sense familiar to all normal people) in her soul! Of course, she also has a conscience, but it has such vague boundaries that the Monkey herself is often unable to define them.
So what to do? Is there really no control over her?
Eat! There is a rule over the Monkey, and what a rule! If suddenly some Monkey puts a spoke in your wheels, weaves intrigues around you and discredits your good name, first of all, do not pretend that he is your blood enemy. Otherwise, you will scare her off ahead of time.
Collect all the facts where the Monkey made a mistake according to the Chinese horoscope, and document them. In this case, it is advisable to have witnesses from the Monkey’s environment. When there are enough such facts (for several life sentences), move on to the next stage of retribution: gradually begin to introduce the collected documents to the right people.
Start with the Monkey's outer circle. Then move on to your neighbor. Thanks to this method, the Monkey will not only lose the support of his benefactors-guardians (relatives, friends), but many of them will break off all relations with her.
No Monkey can endure the contempt of his environment. She will either fall into the deepest depression or run away to another region or even country.
You can also painfully prick the unprincipled soul of the Monkey in another way. It is used by those who know about the artistry and vanity of the Monkey. Any competition is announced in advance, for example, “Miss the wisest head”, “Miss splendor” or “Miss long tail”.
The main thing is that the Monkey is confident in his victory. And then they arrange everything so that she takes last or second-to-last place. The first places should go to obviously weaker competitors. Such monstrous injustice takes away the Monkey’s taste for life for a long time. She turns into lethargy,
But this is all a psychological effect. What about magic? Is the Monkey's energy protection strong? We have said more than once that the Monkey is strong because of his surroundings. And if she feels her impunity, then she becomes impudent and dangerous. She herself is very weak energetically.
That is why the Monkey is affected by any kind of magic. According to the Chinese horoscope, the Monkey is very superstitious, and if they slip her “cute” magical trinkets or only hint at the possibility of magical influence, then fear paralyzes her will, and she stops military operations. Your life is more valuable.
In addition, specialists in higher magic, using the Monkey’s ability to subtly sense what its surroundings are thinking about at the moment, can shape public opinion in the right direction in relation to the Monkey itself according to the Chinese horoscope. And then everything will develop without the intervention of interested parties.
Let's say that those around him treat the Monkey well and do not know about his tricks. With the help of high magic you show what the Monkey is really like. And the opinion of others sharply changes from positive to negative. This is the principle of a magical pendulum, and in relation to the Monkey it fits perfectly.
One has only to remove the veil from the eyes of those around him (maybe even give them a little energetic push) - and the obvious becomes clear! As they say: “You can’t hide an awl in a sack!” She is a Monkey, no matter how much she hides in sheep's clothing, she will never become a “little lamb”!
Modern society is so open to receiving a wide variety of information that most people today read a horoscope without even believing in it too much. But in vain, because this, one might say, is the wisdom of centuries and long-term observations of our ancestors. And it is worth noting that the veracity of horoscopes cannot be completely denied. After all, if all this were not true, people would simply not read them. So, the year of the Monkey: characteristics of people born during this period.
Basics
We need to start understanding it from the beginning. It is worth noting that the Monkey itself belongs to the Yin group of animals. This is the ninth sign of the zodiac circle. The best time and period of activity for people born this year is from 15 to 17 hours. They reach maximum comfort in the summer, with their peak in August. If we compare two horoscopes, then Leo corresponds to Monkey. Other useful information about the sign:
- The fixed element is metal.
- The color of luck is purple.
- Plants that have the most beneficial effect on Monkeys are sandalwood and elderberry.
- Ideal countries for living and recreation are Egypt, Portugal, USA, Cambodia, Vietnam.
Brief characteristics of Monkeys
Let's look further at the Year of the Monkey. The characteristics of people born at this time are as follows: two types of energy skillfully coexist in them - Yin and Yang, that is, the feminine and masculine principles. Such people skillfully combine intelligence with ingenuity, as well as cunning and - sometimes - dishonesty.
The Chinese believe that a Monkey can live for a couple of centuries. And all because, according to legend, the Lady of the West treated her to peaches of immortality. They are also sure: over the years, this animal - a representative of the zodiac circle - only improves. The most pleasant to communicate with is the old Monkey, who is full of wisdom and calmness. After all, she gradually turns into a big baboon who loves people and is ready to help at any moment.
It is also worth noting that the Monkey cannot be called evil at all. Rather, she is a trickster who can fool and baffle everyone. She skillfully coexists with the whole gamut of feelings, which some people sometimes simply cannot cope with. This can easily be compared to monkeys jumping on vines: representatives of this sign of the eastern horoscope also cope with their emotional storms easily.
Monkey: the opinion of the peoples of the world
Let's look further at the Year of the Monkey. The characteristics of people born this year are slightly different. And everything here depends on the country, the thinking and culture of a particular community. Thus, the Chinese consider monkeys to be the children of a marriage between Heaven and Earth. That is, this is the best that could happen in the case of such an unusual love. In a country like India, the Monkey is called Hanuman. She is a servant of God. That is, it has a certain power, which it spends only on good deeds. Asians compare this animal to the west wind. That is, such people suddenly appear and disappear just as quickly. And they can leave behind both pleasant sensations and complete ruin in hearts and souls.
About the life path of Monkeys: childhood
People of the Year of the Monkey are generally lucky. However, their path in life is not always smooth. In childhood, babies are almost always happy. They are cheerful, carefree, and in a good mood. And this is not surprising. After all, at this time, representatives of this sign can do whatever they want, without regard to prohibitions and restrictions. Then, in adolescence, the first problems begin. And most often this is due to a thirst for something new, change. It is not so easy for teenagers to get what they want. At the same time, the first heartfelt experiences and even dramas can occur. And this greatly hurts the representatives of this sign.
Adult years
The main problems begin already in adulthood, after about 30 years. The monkey wants to behave like a child, but he can no longer afford this. A certain internal conflict occurs, the end of which can be very different.
Maturity
Luck and peace return to such people at an older age. Closer to the onset of this period, the desired calm and wisdom comes. But by this time, not all Monkeys find a family. They often face old age alone, because in their youth not everyone is able to withstand their difficult character. Statistics say that most often such people die from an accident.
Positive aspects of the Monkey character
Now I would like to consider the various qualities of the Monkey: both positive and negative. It's better to start with the good. Initially, it should be noted that these are people with a very unusual set of qualities. They are even unique in their own way. Such individuals are distinguished by their lively mind, cheerful character and positive outlook on life.
- Monkeys are capable of making wise decisions. This happens to them somehow by itself. Such a gift is inherent in them by nature itself.
- These are very sociable people. They make the most positive impression on any person. They always have many friends and comrades who are able to help at any time.
- Monkeys are intellectuals. These are very smart and developed personalities who can support any conversation. After all, they know a lot and are oriented in almost all issues.
- Representatives of this sign are excellent at managing their emotions. They will never show in public what is going on in their souls.
- Originality and ingenuity are the so-called “tricks” of the representatives of this sign. Such people will never act in a standard way. They know how to get out of situations beautifully.
- Monkeys are very generous. They are able to share all their wealth. However, later they will ask for the same, asking for something special in return.
- And the last thing I want to say is that Monkeys have a great sense of humor. That's why a lot of people always gather around them.
Negative aspects of character
So, it's the year of the Monkey. The characterization of the negative aspects of the character of such people is also important, which is definitely worth talking about. Initially, it should be noted that these are players. Of course, this quality can also be classified as positive. It seems that such people are not afraid to take risks, which is why they often win. However, not everything is so simple. To gain something, the Monkey needs to lose a lot. And often this ends with representatives of this sign finding themselves at the very bottom of their lives. True, that’s where they most often come from. But at this moment they basically lose all their loved ones and even relatives.
- Monkeys are selfish. And although they are capable of giving, they will never miss theirs.
- Narcissism is a character trait of representatives of this sign. Monkeys are confident in their irresistibility and want others to understand this.
- Representatives of this sign do not trust people. And they often think much worse about their friends than it might even seem at first glance.
- The following smoothly follows from the previous paragraph: Monkeys lie. They are cunning and resourceful. They often say what they want to hear, and not what they really think.
- Arrogance is another negative trait of such people. Representatives of this sign easily adapt to receive benefits from others.
About men
What kind of man is he, born in the year of the Monkey? Initially, it should be noted that such guys really do not like sloppiness. They also hate being bored. Their life should be filled with events. Therefore, such husbands are not easy to stand: they can go on a spree with their comrades, regardless of anyone’s wishes.
Monkey guys are not very jealous. But they are annoyed when their significant other communicates with members of the opposite sex. And although they don’t make scandals about this, they will take revenge - that’s for sure. Most likely, they will do the same towards their beloved.
It is very difficult for such men to forget love grievances. They worry about breakups for a long time. And if this happens too early (that is, at an early age), then they may not get married at all.
Such men know how to earn money. However, their work will almost always involve risk. Boring routine work is not for them. A lady who is going to marry a Monkey should remember this. After all, if today wealth can await her, then tomorrow she risks finding herself broke for a certain period of time.
Such men do not make very good fathers. And although the Monkey dad will give all his savings to his kids, he will most likely deprive them of attention.
About women
What is different about a woman born in the year of the Monkey? Initially, it is worth noting that such ladies are very often disappointed in men. They should also remember not to be so open. It is precisely this weakness of Monkey girls that people often take advantage of for their own selfish purposes.
Regarding marriage. Here, too, not everything is so simple. Representatives of this sign are very freedom-loving. They want to lead in the family, although in extreme cases they can give up this place to their partner. They often try to force their husbands under their thumb. And if they succeed, they are extremely happy about it.
It must be said that representatives of this sign love everything beautiful. The year 1980 of the Monkeys is the most prolific in this case. That is, it should be noted that such a woman’s wardrobe will be overflowing with beautiful and expensive things. Otherwise, the Monkey simply will not be able to shine. It should also be noted here that thanks to this quality, it is often the family budget of the couple where the wife is a representative of this sign that suffers.
These are good, but not very economical and thrifty wives. Such women make good mothers. But here’s the problem: they give too little attention to their children, preferring to compensate for this with the material side.
About children
What kind of child is this? In the year of the Monkey, good, kind children are born, who at an early age practically do not cause problems for their parents. They are calm, reasonable and cheerful. However, they need some freedom. If parents give it, great. Otherwise, such kids may become uncontrollable and even somewhat irritable.
Such children have a lot of friends and comrades, they are never deprived of attention from the outside. Not greedy, able to share their things. But if necessary, they can also stand up not only for themselves, but also for the honor of a friend. It's in the Monkeys' blood.
Compatibility
What other question needs to be covered when considering those born in the year of the Monkey? Their compatibility with other zodiac signs.
- Rat. This is the most favorable union. The Rat will do everything to ensure that these relationships, which by the way are very friendly, are always afloat.
- Bull. Here a positive outcome is possible only if there is complete mutual understanding in the couple. The Ox may seem boring to the Monkey, but she will be attracted by the decency and hard work of such a person.
- Tiger. This is a complex relationship, burdened by conflicts and constant squabbles between the couple.
- Rabbit. These are good friends, but terrible life partners. It is better for such people not to enter into business relationships.
- Dragon. This is a good union. However, everything that happens in a couple will depend on the Monkey.
- Snake. For everything to go well, the Monkey will have to give up frivolity, and the Snake will have to give up pride.
- Horse. The union is completely unfavorable. Especially if 1980 is the year of birth of one member of the couple. Such people will not be able to stay close to each other for a long time. Friendship will also not last long.
- Goat. Such a marriage will most likely be one of convenience. The Goat will try to take advantage of all the benefits of the Monkey. And if she allows her, there will be a relationship.
- Monkey. Such people get along easily with each other. The union will be successful.
- Rooster. An explosive union. It will be extremely difficult for such individuals to get along. And if they succeed, then they will struggle all their lives.
- Dog. The alliance is dubious. This is only possible if both members of the pair are inferior to each other.
- Pig. These people are very different. The monkey can accept such a partner, but will try to fool him and get the maximum benefit for himself.
Horoscope compatibility
And finally, I would also like to consider the compatibility of the Chinese and the more familiar horoscope - the zodiac.
- Aries. It's not just a monkey - it's a gorilla. Everything in such a person is increased significantly: both positive and negative aspects of character.
- Taurus. This Monkey is a very cute and harmless creature. However, there is also a negative side: such people most often find themselves defenseless.
- Twins. This is a very cunning Monkey who wants to get the maximum benefit from everything and everyone. And often she succeeds.
- Cancer. This is also a kind and calm Monkey. However, without a good friend, it will be difficult for her to follow the path of life.
- What is she like, Monkey-Lion? It is worth noting that these are very emotional and passionate people. They strive to grab luck by the tail, without fear of anything. Also, the Monkey-Leo is a very intelligent person who tries to show this to others.
- Virgo. This is a good worker. But for such people, low-skilled, simple, and not intellectual work is suitable.
- Scales. Very risky people who are able to “walk on the edge of a knife.” But they still often end up winning.
- Scorpion. Such Monkeys always get their way. However, most often through cunning and stubbornness.
- Sagittarius. Such people are able to wait for years for their happiness. And often, thanks to this, they find themselves either at the very top or at the very bottom of life.
- Capricorn. It is very difficult to unravel such a person, because he is very secretive and unlike the other open-hearted Monkeys.
- Aquarius. These are people who don't like to show their cards until a certain point. The so-called gray cardinals.
- And what is a female Monkey belonging to the sign of Pisces? She will turn out to be very cunning. She will also be characterized by ingenuity. The main thing for such people is a coincidence of circumstances. In this case, everything will be fine for them.
We are all different. Leo, Libra, Capricorn, Pisces... A monkey - a woman or a man, it doesn’t matter - has both positive and negative sides of character. Just like people born in the year of any other animal. But all this is just relative data. After all, do not forget that all people are individual and have their own characteristics.
More than 400 species of monkeys live on our planet. Prosimians are also distinguished, which include lemurs, short-heeled and tupai. Primates are most similar to humans and have unique intelligence. Mammals differ significantly from each other depending on their habitat. Some can grow to just 15 cm (pygmy apes), while others reach sizes of up to 2 meters (male gorillas).
Classification of monkeys
Monkeys have been studied by scientists for a long period of time. There are a variety of classifications of mammals, the most common of which is considered to be the following:
- a group of tarsiers;
- broad-nosed primates;
- marmoset monkeys;
- callimiko mammals;
- narrow-nosed group;
- gibbons;
- orangutans;
- gorillas;
- chimpanzee.
Each group has its own bright representatives, unlike anyone else. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Tarsier, broad-nosed and marmoset monkeys
The first three groups of mammals belong to small monkeys. The smallest of them are tarsier primates:
Sirichta
Sirikhta - the length of the animals is about 16 cm, the weight rarely exceeds 160 g. A distinctive feature of the monkeys is their huge, round, bulging eyes.
Bankan tarsier
The Bankan tarsier is a small primate that also has large eyes with brownish irises.
Tarsier ghost
The tarsier ghost is one of the rarest species of monkeys, having thin, long fingers and a woolen brush at the end of the tail.
Broad-nosed monkeys are distinguished from other mammals by the presence of a wide nasal septum and 36 teeth. They are presented in the following types:
Capuchin-like animals have a prehensile tail.
Crybaby
Crybaby - this species of mammal is listed in the Red Book. The monkeys got their name due to their unique drawn-out sounds that they make.
Favi
Favi monkeys grow up to 36 cm, while their tail is about 70 cm. Small brown primates with black limbs.
White-breasted Capuchin
White-breasted capuchin - distinguished by a white spot on the chest and face of the primate. The brown coloring on the back and head resembles a hood and mantle.
Saki monk
Saki-monk - the monkey gives the impression of a sad and thoughtful mammal, has a hood hanging over its forehead and ears.
The following species of mammals belong to the marmoset monkeys:
Wistity
Uistity - the length of the primate does not exceed 35 cm. A distinctive feature is the elongated claws on the toes, which allow you to jump from branch to branch and grasp them perfectly.
Pygmy marmoset
Dwarf marmoset - the length of the animal is 15 cm, while the tail grows up to 20 cm. The monkey has long and thick hair of a golden hue.
Black tamarin
The black tamarin is a small, dark-colored monkey that grows up to 23 cm.
Crested tamarin
Crested tamarin - in some sources the monkey is called pinche. When the animal is excited, the crest on its head rises. Primates have a white chest and front legs, all other parts of the body are red or brown.
Piebald tamarin
Piebald tamarin - a distinctive feature of the monkey is its completely naked head.
The small size allows you to keep some animals even at home.
Callimikos, narrow-nosed and gibbon monkeys
Callimico monkeys have recently been classified as a separate class. A prominent representative of mammals is:
Marmoset
Marmoset - animals combine different features of other species of monkeys. Primates have the structure of paws like marmosets, teeth like capuchins and a muzzle like tamarins.
Representatives of the narrow-nosed monkey group can be found in Africa, India, and Thailand. These include Monkeys - animals with fore and hind limbs of the same length; have no hair on the muzzle and stressed areas under the tail.
Hussar
Hussars are monkeys with white noses and powerful, sharp fangs. The animals have a long-legged body and an elongated muzzle.
Green monkey
Green monkey - distinguished by marsh-colored fur on the tail, back and top of the head. Monkeys also have cheek pouches, like hamsters, in which they store food supplies.
Cynomolgus macaque
Cynomolgus macaque is another name for “crabeater.” Monkeys have beautiful brown eyes and greenish fur that has the color of grass.
Japanese macaque
Japanese macaques - animals have thick fur, which creates the impression of a large individual. In fact, monkeys are medium in size and their long hair makes them appear larger than they actually are.
The group of gibbon mammals is distinguished by palms, feet, face and ears, which are hairless, as well as elongated limbs.
Representatives of gibbons are:
Silver gibbon
Silver gibbons are small gray-silver animals with a bare face, arms and black feet.
Yellow-cheeked crested gibbon
Yellow-cheeked crested gibbon - a distinctive feature of the animals is yellow cheeks, and at birth all individuals are light, and as they grow older they become black.
Eastern hoolock
Eastern Hoolok is another name for “singing monkey.” Animals are distinguished by white fur located above the eyes of mammals. It seems that primates have gray eyebrows.
Siamang compound-toed
Siamang compound-toed - of this group, the siamang is considered the largest monkey. The presence of a throat pouch on the animal’s neck distinguishes it from other representatives of gibbons.
Pygmy gibbon
Dwarf gibbon - animals have long forelimbs that drag along the ground when moving, so monkeys often walk with their arms behind their heads.
It should be noted that all gibbons do not have a tail.
Orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees
Orangutans are massive, large apes with hooked fingers and fatty growths on their cheeks. Representatives of this group are:
Sumatran orangutan
Sumatran orangutan - animals have a fiery coat color.
Bornean orangutan
Bornean orangutan - primates can grow up to 140 cm and weigh about 180 kg. Monkeys have short legs, a large body and arms that hang below the knees.
Kalimantan orangutan
The Kalimantan orangutan is distinguished by its brown-red fur and concave skull in the front part. Monkeys have large teeth and a powerful lower jaw.
Representatives of the gorilla group include the following species of monkeys:
- Coast gorilla - the maximum weight of the animal is 170 kg, height - 170 cm. While the females are completely black, the males have a silver stripe on their backs.
- Lowland gorilla - distinguished by brown-gray fur, habitat - mango thickets.
- The mountain gorilla is an animal listed in the Red Book. They have thick and long hair, the skull is narrower, and the forelimbs are shorter than the hind limbs.
Chimpanzees rarely grow more than 150 cm and weigh more than 50 kg. The species of monkeys in this group include:
Bonobos
Bonobos are recognized as the smartest monkeys in the world. Primates have black fur, dark skin and pink lips.
common chimpanzee
The common chimpanzee has brown-black fur with white stripes around the mouth. Monkeys of this species move only on their feet.
Monkeys also include the black howler monkey, the crowned (blue) monkey, the pale saki, the frilled baboon, and the kahau.