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"Extreme Heat in Mexico Causes Monkeys to Fall from Trees"

In southern Mexico, extreme heat has caused the deaths of at least 138 brown howler monkeys, with temperatures exceeding 43 degrees Celsius. The monkeys, already listed as "vulnerable," are suffering from dehydration and heat stroke, leading to convulsions and fainting. Conservationists and local communities are working to provide water and food, while investigating other potential causes such as malnutrition and toxic agrochemicals. The crisis highlights the need for better habitat conservation and climate adaptation strategies.

via WIRED|

#conservation #environment #heatwave

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"Deadly Heatwave in Mexico Causes Howler Monkeys to Fall from Trees"

A severe heatwave in southern Mexico is causing howler monkeys to die from heat stress, with nearly 150 fatalities reported. Veterinarians are urgently working to save the surviving primates in the affected areas.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-change #environment #heatwave

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Heatwave in Mexico Causes Howler Monkeys to Fall Dead from Trees"

A brutal heat wave in southern Mexico has led to the deaths of over 100 howler monkeys, with many others found dehydrated and in critical condition. Scientists believe extreme temperatures, combined with factors like fires and deforestation, are to blame, highlighting the severe impact of global warming on wildlife.

via The New York Times|

#dehydration #environment #heat-wave

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"Fatal Heatwave: Mexico's Howler Monkeys Plunge from Trees"

At least 138 howler monkeys have died in Mexico's Tabasco state due to dehydration and heatstroke amid scorching temperatures and drought. The severe heat wave, with temperatures reaching as high as 117 degrees Fahrenheit, has also led to 26 human deaths from heat-related causes and water shortages in various parts of the country. Conservationists and veterinarians are making efforts to save the monkeys, which are suffering from severe dehydration, with some falling from trees and dying within minutes. The extreme weather is compounding existing threats to the monkeys, including habitat loss from forest fires and logging, and is also affecting other wildlife, such as reptiles and birds.

via Smithsonian Magazine|

#drought #environment #heatwave

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"Deadly Heatwave in Mexico Causes Howler Monkeys to Fall from Trees"

In Mexico's scorching heat wave, at least 83 howler monkeys have been found dead in Tabasco, with many others rescued and treated for heatstroke by veterinarians. Wildlife biologist Gilberto Pozo attributes the deaths to a combination of high heat, drought, forest fires, and logging, highlighting the impact of climate change on the ecosystem. The monkeys, known for their roaring vocal calls, serve as a sentinel species, offering insights into the effects of environmental changes.

via Newser|

#climate-change #environment #heat-wave