"Extreme Heat Causes Howler Monkeys to Drop Dead in Mexico"

A 'heat dome' over the southern Gulf of Mexico and northern Central America has caused extreme temperatures in Mexico, Central America, and the U.S. South, straining energy grids and leading to wildlife deaths. The heat wave, exacerbated by climate change, has resulted in record temperatures, power outages, and water shortages, with significant impacts on both human and animal populations. The situation raises concerns about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season and the ongoing transition from El Nino to La Nina.