At least 83 howler monkeys were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. It's so hot in Mexico, howler monkeys are falling dead from the treesMEXICO CITY -- It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees. It was heatstroke.”While Mexico's brutal heatwave has been linked to the deaths of at least 26 people since March, veterinarians and rescuers say it has killed dozens and perhaps hundreds of howler monkeys. In the town of Tecolutilla, Tabasco, the dead monkeys started appearing on Friday, when a local volunteer fire-and-rescue squad showed up with five of the creatures in the bed of the truck. Normally quite intimidating, howler monkeys are muscular and can be around 2 feet (60 centimeters) tall, with tails as long again.

Source: ABC News May 21, 2024 17:26 UTC