85 Mantled howler monkeys die in Mexico's southeastern tropical forests due to heat waves, drought, and soaring temperatures.

85 howler monkey deaths reported in Mexico's southeastern tropical forests due to heat waves, drought, and soaring temperatures, with possible causes including heat stroke, dehydration, malnutrition, and toxic agro-chemicals. Mantled howler monkeys, classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, have been mostly affected. Mexican authorities and conservationists are providing water and food, primarily fruits, to help monkeys stay hydrated and address the issue.