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There are no tigers in the mountains, monkeys are called kings, today we will take an inventory of the world's ten rarest monkeys, see which country of monkeys you like the most, new friends pay attention, thank you for your support.
10th place Japanese macaque
Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, are the most northern non-human primates living in the world, the most classic feature is its bright red face, with a fluffy brown "fur coat", looks extremely comfortable, previously known for liking to enjoy hot springs to decompress, snow monkeys living in Japan have a unique way of survival, because their living area is unusually cold, they learn to "fish", from the river to fish out live creatures, including brown trout, insects and other mollusks, They are then devoured to sustain life.
These monkeys are famous all over the world for their intelligence, they are also animals other than raccoons and humans, who know how to wash their food, Japanese macaques spend a lot of time in hot springs, these monkeys have also been observed snowballing, but it seems that just for fun, in general, the ratio of Japanese macaque mother monkeys to male monkeys is about 3 to 1, it is said that Japanese macaques are not necessarily bisexual, but must be gay, does this have anything to do with perverted Japanese? The editor does not explain too much about this.
9th place Proboscis monkey
Proboscis monkeys are native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, male monkeys have surprisingly large noses, reaching 7-8 cm in length, which can be called the "Pinocchio" of the animal kingdom, and the nose of female proboscis monkeys is relatively normal, and in the proboscis monkey population, for male proboscis monkeys, the larger their noses, the more dull the sound made during estrus, representing stronger combat effectiveness and ability, which can cause more female monkeys to pursue, with more mating rights, on the contrary, if the nose is too short, then I am afraid that I will be a single monkey for a lifetime. And whoever has a bigger nose has a better chance of becoming the monkey king.
The monkey king has a very unique skill, female compatriots see shy blush, male compatriots see self-shame, proboscis monkey king Tintin is bright red, and always in the state of "one pillar of Optimus", it is said that the golden gun must be kept at any time, once weak, the monkey king's status may not be guaranteed, this point we humans are ashamed of ourselves, but they and humans also have the same troubles, that is, this bulging beer belly, don't look at the proboscis monkey belly, is also an excellent "diver", in the face of the terrifying crocodile is not afraid, At this time, the editor must give a thumbs up to the proboscis monkey.
8th place Velvet monkey
Velvet monkeys are the dwarfs of monkeys, they are 10 to 15 cm long, only the size of a human palm, the smallest monkey in the world, so they are also known as dwarf velvet monkeys, their main food source is the branches and leaves of trees, velvet monkeys' teeth are very sharp, can easily bite the bark open, dig out delicious cracked wells, drink the sap in the trunk, these densely packed small wells on the trunk, are thanks to them.
Velvet monkey cubs are only the size of a ping-pong ball, and each litter is basically twins, two newborn baby velvet monkeys, relying on their mothers to coquette, as primates, parents or brothers and sisters will unite and cooperate to take care of the cubs together, cooperation is the basic law of survival of these miniature primates.
Of course, sometimes they also have friction, and even fight, but more often they are playing in the trees, rarely go to the dangerous ground to hunt, but when the branches are scarce, they will also prey on grasshoppers and other insects to eat, they are not only delicate and cute, but also agile, with super predation skills, this grasshopper seems to be unable to escape, sharp teeth eat grasshoppers to quack, even the thighs are not spared, but when encountering caterpillars that are good at disguising themselves as poisonous snakes, velvet monkeys always hide far away.
Seventh place Spider monkey
Spider monkeys live in the tropical jungles of countries such as Mexico and Brazil all year round, and have the third highest IQ among primates, because their limbs are very slender, and their tails are flexible like arms, often climbing between branches, looking like spiders, so it is called spider monkeys.
The spider monkey's tail is longer than their body, as flexible as their fifth hand, and can even pick fruits, when it comes to fruits, I have to say that they are very gluttonous, in their opinion, eating is more important than life, even if they are caught, they will grab and eat without letting go, in the last life must be a starving monkey, and if you look closely, you will find that the spider monkey's palm is not a thumb, it looks like it has been cut off.
That daily life must be inconvenient, no wonder they want to turn their tails into the 5th hand, their guts are still very small, once frightened by the intruder will scream wildly, but also will throw their own dumplings to the intruder, so if you encounter spider monkeys or stay away, be careful of being disgusted by them.
6th place Capuchin monkey
Capuchin monkeys are widely regarded as the most intelligent monkeys, they mainly live in the tropical forests of Central and South America, often move in groups in the canopy, rarely wander to the ground, staple insects, bird eggs and wild fruits, etc., today they are lucky to see a lizard, it seems that they can eat at noon, but to catch the lizard, you have to use your brain.
The cunning lizard hides in the stone crevice, and the capuchin's hand can't reach in, so they process the branches on the spot, this skill of making and using tools, but most animals do not have, the branches are a handy tool when they forage in the gaps, and finally catch the lizard with teamwork, but why don't you eat it all yourself? I don't share it with the other two little brothers, I'm really a petty monkey.
And they will not only use branches, in the face of shells, nuts and other foods, they will also use stones to break the shell of the food, and then hollow out the flesh inside, rub off the coat of the flesh, and then enjoy the food, and these stone tools are not disposable, after they are used up, they will put away the stones for easy use next time, in the early years, capuchin monkeys have fought side by side with street performers and acted as jockeys in hunting dog competitions, and now, they often play the role of monkey butlers, is a housework master, For such a smart monkey, many people are curious about whether they will evolve and gradually replace the position of humans on the earth, but the editor is more curious about why their faces are so sad, and who owes him money and does not pay it back?
Fifth place Howler Monkey
The howler monkey is between 40-70 cm long, is the largest monkey in the American continent, the monkey as its name, the howler monkey is the world's loudest land animal, using a hyoid bone that can hold a large amount of air and a large size of the vocal cords, can lead the singing, the huge roar can be heard three miles away, the editor even doubts that the chartered woman's lion roar skill is learned from him.
When the howler monkey roars, there are still different opinions, some people think that it happened when the rising sun rises, some people think that every night, they will hold this deafening "concert", and some people think that it will roar when it is excited, but no matter what, this monkey is too noisy, we directly replace a monkey.
4th place Indian grey langur
Indian gray langur as the name suggests, is a primate native to India, but also known by Indians as "holy monkey" or "divine monkey", based on the Indian gray langur to create the "monkey king" Hanuman, is the protagonist of the famous mythological stories in India, it is the same as the Chinese mythological story "Journey to the West" in the Monkey King, is also able to soar through the clouds, boundless mana, vast power.
Don't look at this guy's black face, but they are very smelly and beautiful, and they pay great attention to their own image, the highlight of the day is to comb each other's hair with their companions, this process lasts four or five hours, do they also want to have the temperament of Nicholas Zhao Si?
3rd place Brazilian night monkey
Brazilian night monkeys are distributed in Brazil, Peru, Colombia and other places in Latin America, is the most famous of the night monkeys, also known as owl monkeys, the biggest feature is to sleep during the day, abnormal excitement at night, is the only day and night higher primate.
Their eyes are as wide as copper bells, shooting lightning-like shrewdness, and the ability to gather light is very strong, even in the dark, they can move freely in the woods, catch insects in flight, and they are also more noisy, the call is varied, high and low, causing a loud echo in the dense forest, this complex and changeable call is very unique, often stirring the "neighbors" to sleep all night.
2nd place Mandrill [xiāo]
As the saying goes, it is better to meet a jackal than a mandrill, which shows that people would rather encounter a jackal than a mandrill in the wild, which is enough to see people's fear of this guy.
Mandrill is the world's largest monkey primate, up to 95 cm long, weight up to 60 kg, his head is large and long, the face is like wearing a Peking Opera mask, bright colors are very scary, also known as "African mountain ghosts", they are not only smart but also extremely brave, often hunt some medium-sized beasts, adult mandrills are violent, fierce and aggressive, jackals, tigers and leopards dare not easily provoke them.
The most powerful is the leader of the mandrill group, his combat power is bursting, he has super arm strength, his arm strength is about three or four times that of adults, plus long, sharp claws and canine teeth, fighting is fatal for most animals, of course, we humans are no exception.
1st place Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey
If you want to ask the most beautiful monkey in the world, it is the Chinese Sichuan golden monkey, a golden yellow-brown hair, under the sunlight, it seems to be draped in a gold silk cloak, and with a unique blue face, handsome appearance, and a graceful and luxurious temperament, worthy of the reputation of "the world's most beautiful monkey" The beautiful monkey king.
Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey distributed in northern and western Sichuan, southern Gansu and Shennongjia area, their cheeks are blue, nostrils upward, so also called "blue-faced monkey", "up-nosed monkey", their coat color is soft and golden, up to 10 cm, dazzling, Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey and national treasure giant panda, are mainland first-class protected animals.
In recent years, with the development of conservation work, the population of Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys is gradually recovering, it is said that the prototype of the Qi Tian Great Sage Sun Wukong in "Journey to the West" is the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey, they all have a natural nobility, the appearance of a king, but some people think that it is a macaque, what kind of monkey is the prototype of Sun Wukong? This is left for everyone to discuss in the comment area, and let the editor see it for a long time.