Years of the Monkey: 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1954, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.
We all know that symbolic animals also have their own element.
And the characters of people born in different years of the Monkeys can differ significantly.
February 8, 2016 began the year of the Red or Fire Monkey - active, temperamental, emotional.
Many people know that they are a Monkey according to the Eastern horoscope, but have no idea about the element of their animal in the year of which they were born.
Metal Monkey: 1920, 1980
The Metal or White Monkey has a very strong will. Whatever she undertakes, she does everything purposefully and, basically, prefers to work independently rather than in a team.
White primates often prefer to work independently and enjoy the fruits of their work alone.
She is vain, wise and self-confident and is not afraid of hard work; can be considered an expert in financial matters and, as a rule, invests his money wisely.
Monkey self-confidence is further aggravated in the Metal element. These people are sure that their calling is to shine in society.
Metal sometimes inclines the sociable Monkeys towards individualism. But, despite its independent character, the Metal Monkey loves society, attending parties and participating in all kinds of events.
For these people, family occupies one of the highest places in the value system. She is caring and kind towards her loved ones.
Water Monkey: 1932, 1992
The Water or Black Monkey has a sensitive, receptive character. She is more disciplined than other types of Monkeys, and is more inclined to work towards one goal rather than be distracted and scattered about trifles.
The Black Monkey is the most sensitive, especially to criticism, and secretive. She has good insight and intuition, which helps her adapt to any situation.
However, despite its secrecy, the Water Monkey is very sociable. Without communication, Black Monkeys wither and are sad. They also perfectly understand the needs and weaknesses of people, have good abilities to convince and win over their interlocutors to their side and even manipulate them.
Those few who can earn her trust will find in her a good-natured and affectionate person who loves peace and harmony. These are kind, non-aggressive people who lead a very rich emotional life.
She is not known for being frank about her plans, and she tries to avoid this topic in conversation.
Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting indecision, which sometimes prevents Black Monkeys from choosing the right path.
They can be quite eccentric and original. Their wit and eloquence attract the attention of others; thanks to her ability to persuade, she relatively easily gains supporters.
She understands human weaknesses, which helps her get along well with people.
Wooden Monkey: 1944, 2004
The Wood Green Monkey is rational, organized and pedantic. She does everything well and conscientiously, and it irritates her when others do not want to follow her example.
This is a skillful and responsible worker. She has a rich imagination and tries in every possible way to acquire new knowledge, and is progressive in her ideas.
A person born in the year of the Green Wood Monkey is known as a cheerful optimist who is always cheerful and courageously looks forward. He stands firmly on his feet and is not inclined to worry for too long about any troubles in life.
Like other Wood Element animals, Green Monkeys have a real passion for development. New skills, knowledge, life experience - all this is of the highest value to them.
Constant self-improvement, study and renewal are their lifestyle and even a habit; they cannot imagine themselves without it.
Wood Monkeys, as a rule, have a noticeable ideological spirit. Therefore, politics will be a likely field for them. They are faithful to their ideals to the very end and strive to defend the interests of society, even forgetting their personal ones.
However, her enthusiasm can quickly fade; she easily loses patience and gives up if things don't go as she would like.
She is not alien to the spirit of adventurism and the desire for risk. The Wood Monkey loves to travel.
He enjoys trust and respect among colleagues and friends.
Fire Monkey: 1956, 2016
The Fire or Red Monkey is a bright, active lover of life with an incredible amount of energy. She can rush to any extreme, relying solely on her intuition and luck.
The Fire Monkey is smart, full of vitality and easily wins the respect of others. This is a typical adventurer and incorrigible adventurer. The scope of her interests is very wide.
She has a rich imagination and varied interests, however, they sometimes distract her from more useful and profitable matters.
She is curious and always aware of all current events.
However, she can be quite stubborn if not everything goes according to her plan, and sometimes suppresses those who do not have such a strong will.
They also have a strong competitive spirit: the Red Monkey always strives to be the first and the best.
It is also worth noting that the Fire Monkey is very irritable and hot-tempered.
A stormy emotional life and sincerity, unusual for other Monkeys, often become causes of conflicts with others. Such people are often selfish, rude and tactless, which is completely uncharacteristic of other primates.
She has a very lively character, is very popular with the opposite sex, and is very devoted to her partner.
Earth Monkey: 1908, 1968
The Yellow Monkey is the most calm and balanced. Unlike her sisters, she has strong relationships with family and friends.
Monkey adventurism is to some extent reduced in the Earth element - prudence, foresight and common sense are often manifested here. Such people are sometimes even considered conservatives and do not welcome reforms.
She is not as sociable as other Monkeys and prefers quieter and more respectable activities.
The Earth Monkey is inquisitive, well-read, and usually achieves a lot in his chosen profession.
She has high principles, a caring character, and great generosity towards the unfortunate.
A person born in the year of the Earth Monkey often helps the outcast and disadvantaged, not considering charity a waste of time.
She is successful in business and finance and may have a significant fortune in her old age.
Possessing a calming influence on others, she is usually loved and respected by everyone.
She is especially attentive to those whom she trusts.
The truly monkey passion for competition declines - Earth Monkeys, as a rule, are indifferent to medals and other attributes of success.
She does not seek to win the recognition of the crowd, instead gathering around a close circle of people she likes.
General qualities of Monkeys
The Monkey is born under the sign of imagination. She is inquisitive, extremely curious and always aware of the events happening around her.
The monkey is smart, well-read, loves to study, and has an excellent memory. Among the Monkeys there are many scholars and linguists.
She has a very persuasive way of speaking and loves to participate in discussions and debates.
Her friendliness and confident manners help her easily win fans and admirers.
It is thanks to these qualities that there are many politicians and diplomats among the Monkeys.
They usually do well in jobs that require interaction with people, such as teaching, trading.
The monkey, however, is quite dexterous and cunning and is often not very clean in its actions.
She will never miss the opportunity to get hers in any way, she can fool anyone around her finger, but the victim realizes this too late. She even risks outwitting herself.
In addition, she is so self-confident that she rarely takes anyone’s advice.
The Monkey loves to advise others, but she prefers to rely only on her own judgment.
The Monkey perfectly knows how to get out of the most difficult situations. Moreover, she is capable of pulling not only herself, but also others from the most hopeless situations.
She has a very strongly developed instinct for self-survival.
Possessing various talents and abilities, the Monkey knows how to make money well, but loves a luxurious life too much to be able to deny himself something.
Sometimes she can be very envious if someone has what she herself dreams of.
The Monkey has an original mindset and, despite his sociability, a desire for independence.
She must have freedom of action, and any Monkey, bound by rigid boundaries by the will of fate, very quickly begins to feel unhappy.
If her life becomes too monotonous and boring, she soon loses all interest and begins to crave variety.
The Monkey clearly lacks perseverance and perseverance, and this often ruins her career. If the Monkey is able to concentrate his attention on one thing, then, of course, he will be able to achieve a lot.
The Monkey is an excellent organizer and, although he sometimes makes mistakes, he always has some kind of plan or idea. On those rare occasions when a plan doesn't work, she simply shrugs and goes for the experiment.
She never makes the same mistake twice and tries her hand at many activities throughout her life.
The Monkey loves to impress, and, as a rule, she succeeds well in this.
Many are attracted to her appearance, wit and the fact that she certainly inspires confidence.
Monkeys usually marry young, and for their union to be successful, the partners need to give the Monkeys some freedom of action and the opportunity to satisfy their thirst for adventure.
The Monkey must have some variety in his life.
The most successful union of the Monkey with the Rat, Dragon, Pig and Goat.
The impatient, life-loving Monkey can also get along with the Ox, Rabbit, Snake and Dog, but will probably irritate the Rooster and Horse, and the Tiger simply will not tolerate her antics.
A union between two Monkeys can be quite good - they easily understand each other and will be able to help each other in various situations.
The Monkey is a smart lady, very observant and insightful. Her opinions and assessments are highly valued, and her confident demeanor helps her achieve her goals.
She has many different interests and a desire to participate in several projects at once.
She pays great attention to her appearance, dresses elegantly and loves to take care of her hair.
She is a wonderful, caring mother, and throughout her life she makes many friends.
Provided that the Monkey manages to moderate his ardor and not be distracted by what is happening around him, he will, of course, be able to achieve his goal in life.
When faced with failures in life, she must stop and think about their reasons.
The Monkey is an optimist, and its life is rich in events and adventures.
Famous personalities born in the year of the Monkey:
Julius Caesar, Charles Dickens, Scott Fitzgerald, Paul Gauguin, Edward Kennedy, Jonathan King, Martina Navratilova, Elizabeth Taylor, Harry Truman, Leonardo da Vinci.
MONKEY
Yang metal animal
LUNAR YEARS RULED BY THE MONKEY
1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
This is the most spoiled character of all the signs. Inconstancy, frivolity, cunning, craftiness, the ability to create a comfortable nest for yourself in any tree - these are the typical traits of this sign.
PERSONALITY
The monkey is often the life of the party. She has the most eccentric character of all the signs. She has her own humor, but she is always crafty and cunning. She is sociable, and, of course, creates the complete impression that she can get along well with all signs without exception. But this agreement is fleeting, superficial and just as... deceptive.
CHARACTERISTICS
NEGATIVE TRAITS: The monkey is uncontrollably selfish. She is playful, amiable, and very helpful, thereby trying to cover up her own opinion about others with her all-out display. But in fact, she just completely despises all other signs, considering herself absolutely superior to others. She's terribly vain.
POSITIVE TRAITS: The Monkey is a real erudite and very sophisticated intellectual. She has a great thirst for all kinds of knowledge and learning.
BEST ASSOCIATIONS
The Monkey reads a lot, knows many different interesting things, and is constantly aware of everything that is happening in his area, city, and world. A well-educated person has a phenomenal memory, which allows her to remember even the smallest, insignificant details of what she saw, read or heard somewhere, once.
ELEMENT
She is very dexterous for large-scale events, cunning in financial transactions, an excellent worker in all areas that require intelligence and awareness.
BALANCE
The monkey has too much common sense, an amazing knack for fooling people, the masses. She easily and naturally manages to make fun of even the dignified person of the dragon himself, who is powerful, hardy, dexterous and the wisest.
MAN
What does the Monkey want from all of us? Only one thing, so that they are not disturbed! To travel to distant countries, to open and close all sorts of symposiums, and in general, so that someone would simply listen to her advice and be amazed at her endless authority. Someone may object - Monkey men are no better than all other “animal men”. No, no, in some ways they are better. Monkeys are looking not only for a partner in their personal life, but also for a sponsor for their ambitious projects. After all, I really want to travel. The ideal option is an “animal” - a sponsor - a homebody. By the way, real Monkeys are often invited to work in banks and other jobs where the salary is decent. It happens that not a single important decision of their boss can be made without them.
WOMAN
Women born in the year of the Monkey are good at spending money. They have a broad soul and big plans. That's probably all. If your dream is traveling around the world, moving, a large apartment and a good appetite during meals, choose a woman born this year. She will live up to these hopes. Maybe not right away, but with your help...
What is needed for this? Always listen to her advice, and write down the smartest ones. When she forgets half of the advice, you will remind her of everything. If the Monkey strives to become a businesswoman (in accordance with international standards), they will pay special attention to her. She is certainly impressed by everything international, although not necessarily standard. So don’t waste time, learn foreign languages and comprehend foreign culture. Any person will be truly happy to have a relationship with such an educated person. Yes, you will be pleased too. The main thing is that your charming Monkey does not suddenly turn into... a vulgar baboon.
CHILD
He will then be able to receive not only primitive pleasures - from food, drink, beautiful and comfortable things, but also experience more subtle feelings: joy from music, books, successful work, communication with highly intelligent people. What could your child be sick with? First of all, any diseases associated with the throat and neck: tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis. In addition, there may be consequences of gluttony, diseases associated with blood contamination, and abscesses. The vitality of children of this type is high. How should you treat your child in order to achieve what you want without disturbing his inner balance? Don't rush him or push him. Never give him orders without explaining why he needs to do this and not another. Do not undermine the foundations of his security, never, even as a joke, tell him: “Leave home, since you are so bad.” He also should not have two houses, because, from his point of view, two houses are the same as none. What does your child need? In a peaceful and friendly environment. He, like no one else, must be sure that his home is his fortress. Well educated. He likes art, especially music. Calm music has a good effect on his nervous system. Give him the opportunity to express himself through art. He has the rare gift of combining beauty and usefulness in the right proportion.
AT HOME
It’s difficult to find her at home, even if you spend the night on the doorstep for a whole year. But there are still some exceptions... if the Monkey is at home - an endless barrage of music, falling on a neighbor at three or five o'clock in the morning, will force the smart ones to plug their own ears with traffic jams, and the stupid ones to call the police. But she is not a hindrance to real Monkeys, especially since suddenly a Monkey will also be among the law enforcement officers who arrive on call.
AT WORK
The monkey is independent and an individualist by nature. Being very diplomatic and cunning, the monkey can always get out of the most difficult situations.
SOME TYPICAL PROFESSIONS
Politics, diplomacy, commerce, industry are no secret to her. She can calmly take on everything, especially if she has a higher education. Often the Monkey achieves fame and glory if he follows his direct calling. Verbal outpourings should be avoided, which can certainly tire the people with whom the Monkey communicates at work. Despite some financial difficulties, she is generally in a good position, to say the least... better.
PREFERENCES
LOVES: From the outside, people of this year of birth sometimes seem genuinely serious and even dejected by their far-fetched problems. But all this is bluff and tinsel. And often our guesses turn out to be true. But the beauty is that the Monkeys’ love problems almost never end! Not right away, of course, but over the years her companions become convinced that there is no better option than the practical Monkey. If you are also slightly practical, but optimistic, moderately hardworking and completely free, this Monkey will be happy that you are in this world.
DOES NOT LOVE: Deep down, the Monkey despises all other signs and therefore considers himself superior to others. She's vain.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER ANIMALS
No matter who her companion is, the Monkey tends to have many children, although in principle, the Monkey is not the Rabbit
RAT WITH MONKEY They will make an original and funny couple in all respects. Although their relationship may be overshadowed by constant disputes for primacy in the house.
BULL WITH MONKEY The Monkey is able to charm the calm and melancholic Buffalo, but the Buffalo with a person of the Monkey sign will not find peace. and the Bull too.
TIGER WITH MONKEY But any alliances in love or business between a monkey and a tiger will lead to constant thorns and outbursts of anger for both, a real explosive mixture. Such an alliance can turn even the Monkey himself from a real executioner into a victim, in which case he openly risks being eaten by the handsome striped man.
CAT/RABBIT WITH MONKEY As much as Monkey Cat tires him, he annoys her. There may be a union, but it is very unstable
DRAGON WITH MONKEY A monkey can be in good alliance with a dragon. She will bring herself to him, her cunning, but will take advantage of his power. They can also be partners in business, although the monkey will always secretly try to outdo the dragon.
SNAKE WITH MONKEY The Monkey manages to ridicule the Snake, who, however, is a hardy and dexterous creature and deeply harbors a grudge.
HORSE WITH MONKEY A Monkey is able to saddle a Horse and even ride it, but they will quickly get bored of each other
GOAT WITH MONKEY The mocking nature of the Monkey will not prevent it from falling as an unfortunate victim of an unquenchable passion for the cold and practical beauty of the Goat.
MONKEY WITH MONKEY A completely viable union of two loudmouths, revelers and scoffers. Soon they will scatter to different palm trees, which, however, will not prevent them from maintaining excellent relations with each other.
ROOSTER WITH MONKEY An excellent and quite stable combination of two diverse, but nevertheless very friendly creatures.
DOG WITH MONKEY One sign will bark constantly, calling for order, and the other will make faces at him from the Tall Palm. What kind of love can there be here?
PIG AND MONKEY Whoever becomes its companion, the monkey tends to have many children. She will be the leader in this union.
SEX
For a person born in the year of the Monkey, it makes sense to adore, pursue, seduce or rape her. The monkey chooses its own partner and only with him shows the depth of its feelings. With others she is cold, unapproachable, obstinate and dismissive. She is capricious and demanding; not everyone can adapt to her instability, passion and capriciousness. Communication with her requires a lot of patience. She is a polygamist, i.e. can have several partners at the same time and at the same time be faithful to them (!). She needs numerous partners and at the same time holds on to each of them devilishly tenaciously. She loves to tease those who are not interested in her from a sexual point of view. To those whom she chooses herself, she is able to give a great wealth of voluptuous pleasures, provided that the partners do not control her. She treats her body as a valuable instrument, intended exclusively for virtuosos. She likes to have sex for a long time and wherever she has to. Enjoying its individual phases in an atmosphere of complete liberation, always guided by the principle that sex is pleasure. She continues to remain aroused for several days. She is interested in primitive sex no less than super-intellectual sex!..
HEALTH
The first half of life does not bring the Monkey much trouble with his health. She is full of energy, youth and beauty, but then the former energy gives way to lethargy.
The arms, legs, head, as well as all other parts of the body in the second phase begin to seriously undermine the Monkey. Although, they say that if after 50 years you wake up and nothing hurts, then you have died...
LEISURE, INTERESTS
The sociable Monkey will never spend an extra penny to have fun at his own expense. But in this she is helped by numerous sponsors and simply well-wishers, who are no less than assistants. The monkey strives to travel around the whole world, ready to go everywhere, even under water.
SIGN AND ZODIAC OF WESTERN ASTROLOGY
In alliance with Scorpio, she can become more crafty and endlessly cunning and agile. With Aries he can naturalize into a Gorilla, with a big club on his shoulder. But with Cancer, she will most likely become just such a quiet little monkey.
MONKEY - ARIES- Heavy Monkey. Beware the gorilla...
MONKEY - TAURUS- Harmless Monkey. Charming, but almost defenseless...
MONKEY - GEMINI— Hot-tempered Monkey. Blows soap bubbles.
MONKEY - CANCER- Good Monkey.
MONKEY - LION— Ardent Monkey. Holds the Tiger by the tail.
MONKEY - VIRGO - Monkey for physical work. The least intelligent of all the Monkeys.
MONKEY - LIBRA- Monkey-tightrope walker. The desire to please can destroy her. There will always be balance.
MONKEY - SCORPIO - Not a scrupulous Monkey at all. A real "bag of tricks".
MONKEY - SAGITTARIUS - Monkey waiting... Stay there!
MONKEY - CAPRICORN - A meticulous Monkey, but always relative.
MONKEY - AQUARIUS- Discreet Monkey. Hides his game.
MONKEY - PISCES— Inventive Monkey. Knows how to choose the current.
THE FATE OF THE MONKEY
The first part of a monkey's life is usually happy. The second is stormy, semi-troubled; her plans often collapse, disappearing like sand in the dunes. The third part is calm and more or less balanced, perhaps she is facing a lonely and terrible old age. He will most likely die far from family and relatives, perhaps from an accident. Possibly from drowning, to be more precise...
METAL MONKEY, 1920, 1980
The Metal Monkey has a very strong will; no matter what she undertakes, she does everything purposefully and, basically, prefers to work independently rather than in a team. She is vain, wise and self-confident and is not afraid of hard work; can be considered an expert in financial matters and, as a rule, invests his money wisely. Despite the independent nature, the Metal Monkey loves company, attending parties and participating in all kinds of events. In relation to loved ones, she is caring and kind.
WATER MONKEY, 1932, 1992
The Water Monkey has a sensitive, receptive character. She is more disciplined than other types of Monkeys, and is more inclined to work towards one goal rather than get distracted and scattered about trifles. She is not known for being frank about her plans, and she tries to avoid this topic in conversation. Quite sensitive to criticism, thanks to her ability to persuade, she relatively easily gains supporters.
She understands human weaknesses, which helps her get along well with people.
WOODEN MONKEY, 1944
This is a skillful and responsible worker. She has a rich imagination and tries in every possible way to acquire new knowledge, and is progressive in her ideas. However, her enthusiasm can quickly fade; she easily loses patience and gives up if things don't go as she would like. She is not alien to the spirit of adventurism and the desire for risk. The Wood Monkey loves to travel. He enjoys trust and respect among colleagues and friends.
FIRE MONKEY, 1896, 1956
The Fire Monkey is smart, full of vitality and easily wins the respect of others. She has a rich imagination and varied interests, however, they sometimes distract her from more useful and profitable matters. She is curious and always aware of all current events. However, she can be quite stubborn if not everything goes according to her plan, and sometimes suppresses those who do not have such a strong will.
She has a very lively character, is very popular with the opposite sex, and is very devoted to her partner.
EARTH MONKEY, 1908, 1968
The Earth Monkey is inquisitive, well-read, and usually achieves a lot in his chosen profession. She is not as sociable as other Monkeys and prefers quieter and more respectable activities. She has high principles, a caring character, and great generosity towards the unfortunate. She is successful in business and finance and may have a significant fortune in her old age. Possessing a calming influence on others, she is usually loved and respected by everyone. She is especially attentive to those whom she trusts.
SOME FAMOUS PEOPLE BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
- Basil Surikov- outstanding Russian painter - 1848
- Arthur Schopenhauer- German voluntarist philosopher - 1860
- Gregory Rasputin- religious leader at the court of Nicholas II - 1872
- Anton Denikin- Russian military and political figure - 1872
- Rual Amundsen- famous Norwegian polar explorer - 1872
- Alexander Belyaev- Russian science fiction writer 1884
- John Dos Pasos- writer, classic of American literature 1896
- Konstantin Rokossovsky- Russian Soviet commander 1896
- Eugene Schwartz- Soviet playwright 1896
- Salvador Allende- President of Chile - 1908
- John Updike- American writer; prose writer - 1932
- Kevin Ayres- famous English rock musician - 1944
- John Anderson- vocalist of the group "Yes" - 1944
- Oleg Yankovsky- popular Russian theater and film actor 1944
- Andrey Urgant- popular Russian actor - 1956
- Sergey Sukhoruchenkov- Russian athlete and record holder - 1956
“WATER MONKEY” IN THE AQUARIUM
Oscar Heinroth, a famous German ornithologist and researcher of animal behavior, called this unpretentious and funny amphibian a “water monkey.” Its popularity has become international: there is no pet store in Europe or the USA where these frogs are not exhibited. Little of! In America, they are sold in toy stores as a set along with simple aquarium accessories and a corresponding container under the slogan “Grow a frog!” For a child, this “education of feelings” is the first step towards understanding “cold-blooded” people and love for living nature. After all, very quickly this trusting frog begins to take food from tweezers or even from the owner’s hands. And relatively recently it was considered exotic: described in 1802, this native of tropical Africa won the hearts of aquarists and terrarium keepers at the end of the 19th century, when the “white spots” were erased from the map of the “Dark Continent”. To this day, these frogs are of interest to both scientists and connoisseurs of the “world behind glass.” So, we present the genus of clawed frogs (Xenopus).
For a long time they were kept for fun, until in 1931, South African scientists made an unexpected conclusion - if you inject the urine of a pregnant woman under the skin of a clawed frog, the frog, being unfertilized, will begin spawning within five hours, or at most a day later. Undoubtedly, she is encouraged to do this by the hormone already mentioned above - human chorionic gonadotropin. Doctors decided that the clawed frog could serve as an indicator for diagnosing the early stages of pregnancy, which are not amenable to direct observation. It further turned out that ordinary European toads are suitable for this purpose. Subsequently, much more advanced methods for diagnosing pregnancy appeared, but the African frog turned out to be an extremely convenient laboratory animal, in particular for cell cloning. According to the “Information Collection of the Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums” (Moscow, 2002), 32 living collections registered by this association contained three species of clawed frogs, of which one species, the smooth clawed frog, reproduced.
Genus Spur frogs (Xenopus) includes 14 species distributed in sub-Saharan Africa (east of Cameroon and further to Ethiopia and the southern tip of the continent).
One species, Cape clawed frog (X. gilli), included in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List.
The most popular is the smooth clawed frog. (Xenopus laevis), or plane tree. It has a stocky, squat build with a flattened body, muscular hind legs and a small flattened head. The muzzle is short and round, with small eyes having a round pupil. The eyelids are missing, as is the tongue. They don't have resonators either. However, males emit loud, rattling trills while swimming. The forelimbs are small - tiny, sensitive fingers lack swimming membranes. True, sexually mature males have dark “nuptial calluses” (brushes) on the inside of their paws. The hind limbs have well-developed membranes, and on the inside of three toes there is a black claw. Therefore the genus Xenopus translated means “strange leg.”
The frog's skin is translucent, but the color itself varies, for the most part it is multi-colored, from dark brown to olivedusky gray or greenish, often mottled with dark, irregular spots. The abdomen is cream or white, with a touch of yellow, occasionally with brown spots. Hobbyists willingly breed completely white albino frogs with red eyes.
The skin is heavily covered with mucus, which probably protects the frogs from infection and also repels possible predators, although they are non-venomous. Some believe that this secret acts as an allergen. As one biology popularizer writes, “...these frogs are so slippery lz-la mucous secretions of the skin, that during copulation the male cannot do without claws.” Let us add in parentheses that without “marriage brushes” too.
They must be handled delicately, first of all, this concerns their skin and fingers. When caring for them, you should not catch them with a net, because your fingers can be easily injured even when using a net with small cells.
Females are larger than males, the female reaches a length of 13 cm. The male is half the size and more graceful.
In addition to differences in size and “nuptial calluses,” the sex of these animals can be determined by examining the female’s cloaca, which resembles a pear. The clawed frog has well-developed lungs, as well as a “lateral line” system. These sides are, as they say, like “the hasty stitches of a careless tailor.”
It has been established that the sides of the clawed frog are equipped with receptors similar to pits. These pits are lined with microscopic hairs that react when the water moves: they are so sensitive that they allow even a blind frog to catch passing insects and their larvae, guided by the barely noticeable turbulence of the water caused by them. There are tactile tentacles under the eyes of the frog, and small teeth on the upper jaw. Leads a nocturnal lifestyle.
When the frog is not feeding or mating, it is quite inactive - it lies stretched out on the bottom of the aquarium or hides under stones.
This very aggressive (for aquatic life) species can be found (by the grace of amateurs) throughout the subtropical and tropical zone, but the “historical” homeland of the smooth clawed frog is fresh water bodies along the Great African Rift of the crust (from Kenya, Congo and Angola to South Africa). It can be found in slowly flowing rivers, lakes, ponds and swamps of savannas, semi-deserts and deserts. The frog adapts very quickly and easily to its new environment.
When clawed frogs were first released into waters in the United States, people quickly became convinced that these animals were causing some damage, as these “invaders” wiped out native frog species. Their populations are well known in Southern California (San Diego and Orange counties), Arizona, and possibly Colorado. In this regard, their acquisition is prohibited in California, and captivity is limited in other states.
Therefore, you need to know: under no circumstances should you release plane trees into local water bodies (this, of course, applies to the Far South of Russia). When bodies of water in Africa dry up, the smooth clawed frog burrows into the mud, forming a “capsule” at the bottom of a pond or lake, leaving a hole for “breathing.” Sometimes they can remain in summer hibernation for up to ten months.
Although frogs lead an exclusively aquatic lifestyle and practically never leave the water, they are able to migrate from pond to pond, especially after rain. In natural habitats they can be found in leftover puddles. Therefore, the aquarium with them should be covered with a grill, otherwise a frightened frog may jump out. Finding itself without water and the “capsule”, it will dry out quickly. If you cover the aquarium with a tight lid, you need to leave space for breathing - frogs breathe atmospheric air, and from time to time they swallow it. Therefore, the water level should range from 15 to 30 cm - high enough for frogs to dive and swim, but, on the other hand, low enough for them to float to the surface. In general, aquariums with a capacity of 40 to 80 liters are used to keep them. Do not fill the container with distilled water and do not place the aquarium in direct sunlight. During the day, frogs prefer moderate lighting.
They feel great in vessels of any design, but it is still better to imitate natural conditions. Large pebbles are suitable as a substrate so that the frogs do not swallow them along with food. If you use plants, it is best to use artificial ones: living algae will soon be dug up and damaged. Place several shelters in the volume, such as: flower pots cut lengthwise, fragments of stones or driftwood (fin).
Although these frogs naturally live in stagnant bodies of water, try to clean the aquarium as often as possible. Here opinions differ: what is better to use. Mechanical or electric filter or clean the aquarium manually? Some hobbyists believe that the constant noise disturbs the frogs. And others claim that they quickly get used to the filter’s operation and do not pay attention to it.
If you abandon the filter and limit yourself to light blowing, the water must be changed as soon as it becomes cloudy (after about 3-4 days).
For all aquatic species - spurs, pips, and others - water quality is very important. A regular filter does not remove nitrates or nitrites, so it is better to use a biological one. Use a dechlorinator or soak the water for 2-5 days. Metal ions are toxic to amphibians, so do not put anything metal in the water. When cleaning and washing the aquarium, do not use soap or other detergents.
The clawed frog is an inveterate predator, or rather a scavenger. She does not accept vegetarian food. Frogs are very voracious and eat everything. They hastily stuff their paws into the mouths of daphnia, tubifex, bloodworms, earthworms, pieces of meat, heart, liver and fish, live fry of aquarium fish and other trashy small fish (minnows and minnows), larvae of mealworms and wax moths, water insects, defrosted shrimp, krill, feed for aquarium fish and even feed used in fish farming.
More than once they noted how the frog pushed away pieces of liver or thin strips of raw meat with its paws, as if making it clear that it was already full. Try not to overfeed frogs. They are fed once a day, but after 10-15 minutes, uneaten food should be removed. If the diet is varied, vitamin or mineral supplements are not required.
Breeding frogs in captivity is as easy and simple as caring for them. Under natural conditions, they breed from September to December, usually after warm, heavy rainfalls, when the temperature of water bodies rises. But now this rhythm is disrupted (for example, frogs - Californian “immigrants” - breed from February to May), and in captivity they give birth four times a year. They are kept at temperatures from 23 °C to 27 °C with an optimum of 25 °C, although some fans display them at 18 °C. In any case, make sure that the temperature does not rise above 32 °C and does not fall below 10 °C. For two to three weeks, to stimulate mating behavior, it is enough to lower the temperature by 5-8 °C, and then increase it to optimal. During this period, it is advisable to seat the breeders, and plant them only during mating and spawning. The male emits a quiet calling “tik-tik” after half a second, but during mating the clicking sounds “ko-ko” are heard; they can be heard 100 m away. The male is on top, in the usual “girth” for toads and frogs. Mating and the process itself lasts about a day. The female is very fertile: she lays at least 200 bottom eggs (separately or in a small cluster) on algae and stones, but you can get 2,000-6,000 eggs from her per season.
Clawed frogs have interesting adaptations that ensure the success of fertilization. The eggs are about 3 mm in diameter, and they are surrounded by a transparent, sticky, gelatinous shell. Within a few hours, its outer layer hardens and becomes horn-like.
After mating, both “parents” are freed from the old covers. The molting process starts from the legs, moves to the mouth, and then the frogs simply swallow the dead skin.
The record total spawning total is 15,000 eggs. The incubation period is from one and a half to five days (depending on the water temperature). The larvae swim upside down, they have “cat” whiskers at the corners of their mouths, very similar to catfish fry. Manufacturers should be removed immediately. After two days they begin to feed. They are fed algae paste, plankton, scalded and pureed nettles. If green algae is rapidly developing in the aquarium, the tadpoles regularly filter them and clean the container, and the green water gradually becomes lighter.
As tadpoles mature, they switch from plant foods to animal foods (daphnia, cyclops and other small crustaceans). Given their cannibalistic tendencies, they should also be separated. Be careful not to overfeed tadpoles: excess food clogs their gills.
The volume of the aquarium for the growth of tadpoles is calculated based on 3 larvae per 1 liter of water. The entire transformation process (from egg to frog) lasts 1.5-2 months. Baby frogs are the size of a stamp. Sexual maturity of the smooth clawed frog occurs after 10-12 months; in captivity they live up to 15 years.
To summarize, it must be said that caring for clawed frogs is not difficult, as is purchasing food for them. The animal is extremely unpretentious, hardy and easy to keep. It's a real pleasure to watch them! You just can't pick them up. The only obstacle is that they are exclusively aquatic forms. All these caveats aside, the smooth clawed frog is an excellent choice for the beginner.
In addition to the well-known clawed frogs, hobbyists successfully keep and breed two more genera of Pipovs: dwarf clawed frogs (Hymenochirus) three species and false claws (Pseudohymenochirus) one type. All of them, like clawed frogs, are natives of Africa.
The most popular is Bettger's dwarf clawbearer. (Hymenochirus boettgeri). Very similar to the clawed frog, but has membranes on both front legs; the skin is rough, gray, with barely noticeable marble patterns, and its length reaches 4 cm. In the aquarium it emits clicking sounds. Inhabits water bodies of Western and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Congo). Females, like many frogs, are larger and wider than males. The aquarium needs at least 15 liters, and its depth should not exceed 40 cm (water temperature 20 ° C-26 "C, with dH up to 15 ° and pH 6.5-7.5). Aeration is low, lighting is normal. The species reproduces all year round.
For breeding, they are kept under the same regime, but without soil and algae. Then they are separated, with a slight decrease in temperature (20 ° C) and a reduction in daylight hours. During the games, hymenochiruses marry, so selflessly that the eggs end up on the surface of the water. There are 400-500 eggs in a clutch, and the female lays them in portions - 12 eggs each. The egg diameter is 0.9 mm (this is the smallest egg among anurans). Hatching occurs within a day. The larvae begin to swim and feed after 4-5 days. The tadpoles are fed with “ciliate dust,” brine shrimp, and small cyclops. Adults eat bloodworms, tubifex, and cut earthworms. After one or two months, metamorphosis is completed.
Sexual maturity occurs at 10 months.
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A person born in the year of the Monkey is usually talented and intelligent; he is not afraid to take risks to satisfy his curiosity. Strives to be the first in everything, but does not know how to work in a team. The inquisitive Monkey is an inexhaustible source of creative ideas, but he needs to be mentored and directed. The Monkey can cope with almost any confusion by soberly assessing the situation. Ambitious and educated, she can achieve great success in any career she chooses.
The Monkey's weaknesses are the opposite side of the Monkey's strengths. This is a craving for superiority, selfishness, vanity, envy. Monkeys have a highly developed sense of competition. They love to demonstrate their intelligence and courage and are convinced that other people cannot compare with them. The typical Monkey loves to have fun, but never wastes his time on something useless. She successfully exploits other people's weaknesses to gain power over them. Monkeys are big pedants and difficult to please. They know how to manipulate people, but do not abuse it. They try to be honest, but can lie if it is in their interests.
Metal Monkey –1980
This is the Fighting Monkey – strong-willed and independent. She is always very concerned about her material security. Knows how to invest money wisely. He prefers to have his own business, and if he works for someone else, he usually also earns money on the side. He may lose his savings by trying to get rich in risky ventures.
Under the influence of the element of Metal, the Monkey becomes especially ambitious and demonstrative in its actions. Her aspirations are high, she craves recognition and applause. And it’s hard not to admire her because she always strives for self-improvement.
The Metal Monkey is characterized by passion and love of life; He is a warm, positive and very persuasive person. Everything he creates is not only useful, but also aesthetically pleasing. The Metal Monkey may well be a trendsetter.
At worst, the Metal Monkey, endowed with an analytical mind, can be extremely self-confident and overly proud. Such a Monkey will have few supporters.
Water Monkey –1992This is a materialistic Monkey who lives according to the principle “you - to me, I - to you.” Likes to turn up his nose. Kind, but secretive. She will not act too directly or reveal her intentions. He knows how to patiently achieve his goal. Water gives the Monkey a strong sense of purpose.
The Water Monkey is able to gracefully compromise and work around barriers instead of wasting time and energy trying to overcome them.
The Water Monkey is original and distinctive; she gently motivates both herself and others, and her ideas meet almost no resistance due to the skill and dexterity with which she presents them. She knows how to present everything in the most favorable light. Has a deep understanding of how human relationships work and uses this knowledge to achieve his goals.
In a bad mood, the Water Monkey becomes indecisive and absent-minded. But if she does not close herself off from people, she will be able to get out of all troubles with honor.
Wooden Monkey – 1944For this type of Monkey, good relationships with other people are important. But the Wood Monkey, if possible, does not interfere in the affairs of others. She is noble, but more restless than other Monkeys. Endowed with the spirit of a pioneer. Always aware of everything that is happening around him, very interested in new discoveries and unusual worldviews. The element of Wood gives the Monkey an intuitive mindset, which helps her predict the likely outcome of events. She is constantly looking for answers to questions and does not like to back down.
Adhering to high personal standards, the Wood Monkey always strives to rise above the existing situation. She is never completely satisfied with what she has, she is always looking for where the grass is greener, and therefore this Monkey is constantly drawn to new challenges.
This is an economical person who is able to bring order to any work he decides to take on. He rarely exaggerates anything, is not prone to empty speculation... and little by little, millimeter by millimeter, he destroys obstacles in his path.
Fire Monkey – 1956An active and energetic Monkey, a born leader and inventor. Self-confident and decisive, expressive and truthful, she loves the opposite sex very much.
Fire gives her great vitality; she tends to dominate and lecture those who are not as assertive as herself. The Fire Monkey has a rich imagination, and she needs to make sure that her ideas do not get ahead of her. She is inventive, but very careful about calculating the consequences.
The Fire Monkey is always irresistibly drawn to the heights of her profession. She is a very strong competitor and quite greedy. Her creative power is fueled by will, urgent need and initiative.
The Fire Monkey is the strongest and most powerful of all Monkeys. She enjoys being in control of the situation. She can be intractable and stubborn if she is in a bad mood. Likes to argue. She is lucky in risky ventures because she knows how to accurately calculate the risk. But, demonstrating assertiveness and concentration to others, this Monkey secretly darkly suspects everyone of possible betrayal.
Soil Monkey – 1968By nature, the Soil Monkey is serene, reliable, calm and collected. She is open to the world and loves to selflessly help and do charity work.
She quietly craves admiration and recognition of her talents and gratitude for her services and is very offended if this does not happen. Sometimes she seems eccentric. Her thoughts are deep, but she finds it difficult to explain their original course to other people. As a rule, the Soil Monkey is an intellectual person. He receives a good education or is at least very well read. In general, the Soil Monkey is honest and straightforward and, thanks to diligence and a sense of duty, achieves a lot.
The Soil Monkey is not particularly fond of entertaining others, but is genuinely kind to and loves those he cares about. She is not as fussy with her pride as other Monkeys, and can devote herself to selfless service to the common good. She values her integrity and may even be too law-abiding.
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Year of the Monkey (trick)
The symbolism of this sign is multifaceted. Denoting lower forces, darkness, unconscious activity, a monkey can be both a destroyer and a creator, it all depends on where it directs this force, which is beyond logic and reason.
In China, it is believed that the monkey can provide good health, all kinds of success and protection. In the south of the country and in Tibet, families proudly spoke of their descent from these animals. The Monkey is born under the sign of imagination. She is extremely curious and always aware of everything that is happening. The Monkey has an original mindset and a strong desire for independence. She is always happy to help with useful advice, but she prefers to rely only on her own judgment. The monkey is well-read, erudite, loves to study and has an excellent memory. The latter is simply necessary for her, since order for the Monkey is something exceptional.
She has a very persuasive way of speaking and enjoys participating in discussions and debates. Her friendliness and confident manners help her easily gain admirers; she is able to get along with a representative of any sign (which is sometimes dictated more by necessity than by sincere sympathy). The Monkey knows how to please, and although he often puts himself above others (at least in his imagination), his friendliness is captivating.
The Monkey is an optimist, and its life is rich in events and adventures. Having a well-developed survival instinct, she will be able to get out of the most seemingly hopeless situations.
A representative of this sign will never miss an opportunity to gain benefit and will achieve this in any way - she is somewhat unprincipled and will easily lie if the case demands it, while her conscience is unlikely to torment her. The monkey is vain. Possessing various talents, she knows how to make money and knows its value, but she loves a luxurious life too much to deny herself anything.
In general, despite some negative traits, Monkeys are very attractive. Well-read and intelligent, they are always the soul of society, especially since, among other things, they are endowed with a wonderful sense of humor.
Those born under this sign are mainly careerists. They are especially good at work that requires communication with people. However, success awaits them in any field, be it politics and diplomacy (Julius Caesar, Harry Truman, Edward Kennedy), science and art (Taffy, Leonardo da Vinci, Charles Dickens, Paul Gauguin, Federico Fellini), commerce and industry.
Metal monkey
(1920, 1980, 2040)
Vain, wise, self-confident. She has a strong will and is purposeful in business. The Metal Monkey prefers to work independently rather than in a team. She is not afraid of hard work, can be considered an expert in financial matters and, as a rule, invests her money wisely. Despite her independent character, she loves company, enjoys attending parties and participating in all kinds of events.
In relation to loved ones, the Monkey is caring and kind.
If it weren’t for this Monkey’s self-confidence, everything would be just wonderful!
Water monkey(1932, 1992, 2052)
The Water Monkey has a sensitive, receptive character. She is more disciplined than other types of Monkeys, and is more inclined to work towards one goal rather than get distracted and scattered about trifles. Frankness is not typical of the Monkey, and in conversation he tries to avoid mention of his plans. Thanks to the ability to persuade, it is relatively easy to gain supporters. Quite sensitive to criticism.
The Water Monkey understands human weaknesses, which helps her get along well with people.
Wooden monkey
(1944, 2004, 2064)
He is a skilled and responsible worker with progressive views. The Wood Monkey has a rich imagination and tries in every possible way to acquire new knowledge. However, if things don't go as expected, the Monkey's enthusiasm can quickly fade, he will lose patience and become depressed.
She is not alien to the spirit of adventurism and the desire for risk. The Wood Monkey loves to travel.
He enjoys trust and respect among colleagues and friends.
Those born in these years need more optimism: they should not give up every time something goes completely differently than planned.
Fire monkey(1956, 2016)
The Fire Monkey is smart, full of vitality and easily wins the respect of others. She has a rich imagination and varied interests, however, they sometimes distract her from more useful and profitable matters. She is curious and always aware of all current events. This Monkey can be quite stubborn if not everything goes according to its plan, and sometimes suppresses those who do not have the same strong will.
The character of the Monkey is very lively, he is very popular with the opposite sex, and is very devoted to his partner.
More tolerance and less stubbornness - this is what the Fire Monkey needs.
Earth monkey(1908, 1968, 2028)
The Earth Monkey is inquisitive, well-read, and usually achieves a lot in his chosen profession. She is not as sociable as other Monkeys and prefers quieter and more respectable activities. The Monkey has high principles, a caring character, and great generosity towards the unfortunate. She is successful in business and finance, and may have a significant fortune in her old age.
Possessing a calming influence on others, she is usually loved and respected by everyone. She is especially attentive to those whom she trusts.
