Due to the heat wave: 83 monkeys were found dead in a town in Mexico

The hot temperatures led to severe dehydration among the unfortunate monkeys, causing them to lose strength, fall from the trees and die quickly. “They fell from the trees like apples,” Dr. Gilberto Pozo, a wildlife biologist, described the dire scenes to the AP. “They were in a state of severe dehydration and died within minutes.”In the city of Tekolotila, a number of dead ponds were found already on Friday. Local fire crews collected five of them, and they were transported in serious condition to a local veterinary clinic.

Fortunately, many local residents rallied to the help of the howlers and managed to save a few monkeys themselves. “They arrived in critical condition, with dehydration and a high fever,” Dr. Sergio Vallenzuela told the AP. “They were completely limp and suffering from heatstroke.” Five dogs who received medical treatment recovered, recovered and even became aggressive again, said Dr. Valenzuela.

Shagans are known mainly for their screams, but it is important to note that they are not suitable for living with humans or other pets. “The howling puppies are very gentle,” Puzo explained. “They may die from bacteria from dogs and cats.” Pozo’s group has established special treatment stations for monkeys and is working to recruit a team of expert veterinarians who can treat them properly.

The heat wave is not the only cause of the high mortality among the Shagans. The drought along with the forest fires also exacerbate the situation and make their life in the wild even more difficult. The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, acknowledged the problem and promised that the government would support the rescue efforts.