Brutal Heat Causes Howler Monkeys to Fall Dead from Trees in Mexico
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A 'heat dome' over the southern Gulf of Mexico and northern Central America has caused extreme temperatures in Mexico, Central America, and parts of the U.S. South, straining energy grids and leading to wildlife deaths. The heat wave, exacerbated by climate change, is raising concerns about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. The situation is dire in Mexico, with record temperatures, water shortages, and power blackouts. Nearby nations are also experiencing unusually high temperatures.
- ‘Heat dome’ leads to sweltering temperatures in Central America and the U.S. South PBS NewsHour
- Extreme weather is having a dire effect on animals. Here's what's being done to protect them. Yahoo! Voices
- Dead Monkeys Are Falling From Trees Amid Brutal Heat in Mexico The New York Times
- The brutal heat in Mexico is causing howler monkeys to drop dead from trees The Washington Post
- Mexico's howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts Reuters Canada
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