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Temperatures are rising in Mexico, and the scorching heat is causing monkeys to fall from trees and die.
Up to 85 howler monkeys have been found dead in Mexico’s southeastern state of Tabasco, Reuters reported. Temperatures in the state are expected to exceed 113 degrees Fahrenheit this week. reportquoting local media.
The cloaked howler monkey is known for its cry. endangered species It is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s 2020 assessment.
Local authorities and volunteers have been recovering primate carcasses from the forest. Buckets of water and fruit were placed around the monkey habitat to help the remaining animals survive the heat wave.
Volunteers fill buckets with water to help animals during the drought and heat in Buenavista, Comalcalco, Mexico, on May 18.
Associated Press Some concerned volunteers reported taking their rescued monkeys to a local veterinarian.
“They asked for help, asking if we could test some of the animals that were on the truck,” Dr. Sergio Valenzuela told The Associated Press on Monday. “They said we could do it for free because they don’t have the money.”
He treated five monkeys brought in by volunteers. The animal arrived in critical condition with dehydration and fever.
A veterinarian feeds a young howler monkey rescued from extreme heat in Tecoltila, Tabasco state, Mexico, on May 21.
“They were as limp as rags. They had heat stroke,” Valenzuela said.
Tabasco state’s civil protection agency said in a statement to Reuters over the weekend that the monkey’s death was due to dehydration. Officials from the agency also confirmed to the magazine that monkey carcasses have been found in three municipalities in the state.
Wildlife biologist Gilberto Pozo told The Associated Press that the wave of monkey deaths began around May 5 and peaked over the weekend.
“It was falling off the tree like an apple,” Pozo said. “They became severely dehydrated and died within minutes.”
He said a weakened primate falling from such a height could cause serious injuries and ultimately death.
Mexico’s Environment Ministry said on Monday: statement It said it was coordinating efforts to determine the cause of the monkey’s death. He also advised residents to immediately notify authorities if they come across a dead animal.
Mexico’s ongoing heatwave has killed at least 26 people since March, according to the Associated Press.
In early May, record high temperatures were recorded in 10 Mexican cities, including the capital. Reuters. On May 9, the highest temperature in Mexico City reached 93.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperatures are rising around the world due to greenhouse gas emissions and El Niño.
Extreme heat waves not only have a negative impact on health and the environment, but also have a major impact on the economy. Research shows that, on average, extreme heat costing the global economy between $16 trillion and $50 trillion. From 1993 to 2013.
Representatives from Mexico’s Environment Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside normal business hours.