According to the theory of evolution, man descended from a monkey. Comparison of DNA showed that two species of chimpanzees are our closest relatives. These funny animals appeared on the planet about 55 million years ago. The line that led to the emergence of Homo sapiens stood out approximately 6–7 million years ago. But we will not go deep into the problems of anthropogenesis. Let's get to know these animals better, and in our short review we will see unusual and most beautiful species of monkeys on the planet.
The most beautiful monkeys:
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Types and Description
To begin with, we will consider several types of amazing primates that live on our planet.
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White-breasted Capuchin
Of the characteristic coat color, they are also called Steller's capuchins. In the scientific classification, this is Cebus capucinus, which means ordinary capuchin.
These funny monkeys live in the forests of Central America. Over time, they moved to the north of the Latin American continent. Their fur is dark, but the chest and shoulders are white.
They lead a daily lifestyle, spending most of the time in the trees. Prefer to stick in groups of 40-50 individuals. These are omnivores. It is divided into subspecies, depending on the territory of residence.
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Dwarf Marmoset
Adults do not grow more than 15 cm, and their tail is 5 centimeters longer than their body. According to most-beauty, this is one of the funniest species, as well as the smallest in the primate family.
The golden hue is evenly distributed throughout the body. Only on the head a kind of hairstyle. These cute creatures live in the Amazon rainforest.
They live in trees. Very mobile. Social animal. They live in clan groups in which several generations are traced. They love the juice of tropical trees. They bite through the bark to get their favorite treat.
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Crybaby
Pictured capuchin-crybaby. It got its specific name because of the ability to make long loud sounds that resemble crying. A rare species listed in the Red Book.
Settled in dry and humid forests growing north of the Amazon. Easily mastered in lowlands and mountainous areas. Some groups live at an altitude of 2,500 m above sea level. Considering the appearance, we note that this is a little monkey. Body length not more than 38 cm.
The tail, like limbs, is used to capture food, as well as to move around trees. A polygamous animal living in groups of 30–40 individuals.
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Crested Tamarin
An unusual monkey has several species names. In scientific qualifications, they are called Oedipus Tamarin, and also - Oedipus Marmoset. There is another name - Pinche.
The body size does not exceed 26 cm, and long white hair hangs from the head. The body color itself is brown. The tips of the legs and belly are snow-white. The tail at the base is red, and at the tip is completely black.
They live in Colombia on the Caribbean coast. Most of their lives are spent on trees. The male takes care of the offspring. He wears the cubs on his back and brings them to his mother to feed them.
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Snub-nosed Golden Monkeys
Chinese monkeys received their species name Roxelans rhinopithecus in honor of Roxolana, the wife of the Turkish sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
It differs from its counterparts in a bright golden color. A face with a bluish tint, but the nose is snub-nosed. They settle in subtropical regions. But they are also found in mountainous areas. For this, the Chinese often call them "snow monkeys." In summer they rise higher into the mountains, and in winter they go down to the lowlands.
They live in trees, and at times of danger they climb to the tops and shout loudly. A rare endangered species.
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Tonkin rhinopithecus
A funny Vietnamese monkey settled along the Song Koy River. The species is on the verge of extinction, but in recent years the number of individuals has begun to increase. Meet these wonderful creatures in 5 more provinces of Vietnam.
Hold in groups of up to 15 individuals. There are separate groups of bachelors. Often these males make contact with females of other groups. They feed on fruits, young shoots of bamboo.
The population declined sharply in the second half of the twentieth century due to hostilities. After the war, the government adopted a series of laws to protect the rare monkey.
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Golden Langur
Primates from the huge monkey family live in the tropical forests of Assam in India and in neighboring Bhutan. They lead a daily lifestyle, moving through the trees.
Adult individuals grow up to 72 cm, and the tail length is 93 cm. Groups of 12 individuals consist of two male females and cubs. There are also monogamous groups, where the male and female jointly raise offspring.
In the qualification list, the species name is Trachypithecus geei. Named after the celebrated British naturalist and planter Edward Guy.
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Marmosetka
And here is the smallest monkey on our planet, part of the Marmoset family. It has a calm disposition. They live in Brazil.
Often you can hear the name Geldy marmosocket. So it is called in honor of the zoologist Emil Augustus Geldy, who first described and investigated this unusual species.
They grow no more than 20–23 cm, and the tail is equal to the length of the body. The whole body and head are covered in fur. On the face there are characteristic white stripes.
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Hussar
A monkey with such a proud name Husar lives in regions south of the Sahara desert. It got its name because of the characteristic coloring of the wool.
They live in open savannas and wooded steppes. Many note their aggressive disposition. But aggression is shown only at the moments of self-defense and protection of posterity. They spend the day looking for food on earth, and climb trees at night.
They have sharp fangs, as well as long limbs. Hold in groups of 10 to 30 individuals. The pack always has a leader and subordinates.
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Green monkey
Nimble and playful creatures live in the western part of the African continent. They grow no more than 70 cm in length. Caught on some islands of the Indian Ocean along with the ships of the slave traders in the XVII – XVIII centuries.
They feed on fruits, tree leaves, and insects. Going down to the ground, they catch lizards, large beetles. Bred nests of birds. In nature, life expectancy is 25 years, but in captivity they can live more than 45 years.
They are kept in large herds of up to 80 individuals. Each herd is divided into separate groups of 10-12 monkeys each. This species is popular among circus trainers. A funny animal is easy to train and delights children and adults with its tricks.
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Chimpanzee
And now species of apes. The genus from the hominid family is represented by two species. Chimpanzees are also called bonobos. Both species are threatened with extinction, and therefore laws have been passed to protect them and support the increase in populations.
They live in eastern and central Africa. Hold in groups of 10-12 individuals. When the offspring grows up, it leaves the pack to create its own independent groups. An omnivorous animal eating fruits, leaves, insects.
In wildlife, these are the closest relatives of people. Undoubtedly, the humanoid monkey belongs to intelligent species, and therefore often plays a role in films.
Types of Pets
Now consider the types that can be kept in an apartment or a country house. These are usually small sized animals that do not take up much space. But no matter what the size of the domestic monkey, it also requires attention and care.
By the way, on our site most-beauty.ru there is an interesting article about the TOP 10 most expensive pets in the world.
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Javanese macaque
Widely settled on the islands of the Malay Archipelago, in India and on the Indochina Peninsula. Prefer tropical and mangrove forests. They violated the Wallace line, which separates the Australian and Asian fauna.
Often settles near human habitation. These monkey family animals swim superbly. They are omnivores. Eat fruits, snails, insects, catch crustaceans from the water.
Their second name is the cynomolgus monkey. Although crabs are not the main component of their diet. In 2018, a successful experiment was conducted on the cloning of two individuals of this species.
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Whistiti
The world is better known as the common marmoset. Very small monkeys that do not grow larger than 18 cm. Females are slightly larger than males.
The weight of adult marmosets is 230–250 grams. They live in the eastern regions of Brazil. Stay with families of up to 15 individuals. It feeds on plant foods, but also hunts insects, snails, frogs, as well as small lizards with pleasure.
Cubs are born only 25 grams in weight. In 2014, geneticists managed to decipher the genome of this species. This allowed us to trace the history of their development and identify related species.
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Capuchins
Due to their small size and playfulness, they often become favorites of adults and children. Easily adapt to life in captivity.
But you must remember that this is still a beast, not a child. A special composition and diet are needed. Walks in the open air. Inclusion in the diet of products containing components necessary for the development.
The genus includes more than 30 species, and for each their own conditions of detention and care in captivity.
More photos of beautiful monkeys:
During the design of this article, we found a huge number of photos of beautiful monkeys, which we hasten to share with you.
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Magot
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Mandrill
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Bathing macaques
Of course, this is not a separate species of monkeys. We just wanted to share with you photos of swimming macaques.
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Orangutan
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Saymiri
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Baboon
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Nosach
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In the cinema
Monkeys often become heroes of feature films and series. We turn to the history of cinema to recall the films where our closest relatives were filmed.
King Kong
The most famous movie monkey. The first film about the monster was shot in 1933. The latest film adaptation of “King Kong. Skull Island ”appeared in 2007. The prototype for creating the image was a large gorilla.
The animal, despite its gigantic size, is endowed with human qualities. Can empathize and fall in love with a beautiful girl.
Mr. Nielsen
In the story of the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, “Peppy is a long stocking”, a nimble and funny monkey sits on the shoulder of the main character.
During the film adaptation of the story, the little monkey became one of the main characters of the children's movie.
Renato
Mowgli was raised by wolves, but the hero of the Italian comedy grew up among monkeys. He understands the language of animals and is difficult to get used to living among people.
His best friend is a chimpanzee named Renato. An intelligent animal helps the hero Adriano Celentano adapt in the urban jungle and even decides to escape with him to Africa.
Striped Flight Hero
Another chimpanzee, because of which all the commotion on the Soviet dry cargo ship begins. He did not have a nickname, but the sailors and captain remembered his tricks for a long time.
And she got on the ship in the form of a gift from an African company. On the ship, she released lions and tigers from the cages, which complicated the life of the team.
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Summary
So we found out what kinds of monkeys are on the planet. Beautiful or not, it is up to our reader to decide. But, watching the monkeys, you can see that we have a lot in common with these creatures.
This concludes our article. The editors of most-beauty.ru hopes that we were able to enjoy you with photos and descriptions of some primates. We are waiting for your comments. Write what other beautiful species of monkeys should be on this list. We will be happy to add them.