Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms

Birds and Beasts, Volume Two

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Deer	Great Deer original: "麈" (zhǔ); often identified as a large deer or elk; its tail was famously used to make whisks for scholars and Daoist priests.	Elk original: "麋" (mí); typically refers to the Elaphure or Père David's Deer.
	Golden Monkey original: "狨" (róng); refers to the Golden Snub-nosed monkey, highly valued in the Ming dynasty for its fine, silky fur.	Monkey
	Sable original: "貂" (diāo); valued for its luxurious fur, typically sourced from the northern frontiers.	Langur original: "猓" (guǒ); a type of long-tailed monkey.
	Yellow Macaque original: "猱" (náo); a species of nimble monkey often mentioned in classical literature.	Dhole original: "豺" (chái); the Asiatic wild dog.
	Wild Dog original: "犴" (àn); refers to a species of wild canine or dhole, sometimes associated with the mythical guardian of prisons.	Red Leopard
	Brave Beast original: "貔" (pí); often associated with the mythical "Pixiu," a protective chimerical creature, though sometimes used for actual predatory felines.	Male Monkey original: "猳" (jiā); specifically a large male monkey or a boar-like primate mentioned in ancient texts.