Howler Monkeys in Mexico are Dropping Dead From the Trees Amid Brutal Heatwave

Others were rescued by residents, including five that were rushed to a local veterinarian who battled to save them.

Normally quite intimidating, howler monkeys are muscular and can be around 2 feet tall, with tails as long again. They are equipped with big jaws and a fearsome set of teeth and fangs. But mostly, their lion-like roars, which bely their size, are what they're known for. Most aren't so lucky. Wildlife biologist Gilberto Pozo counted about 83 of the animals dead or dying on the ground under trees. The die-off started around May 5 and hit its peak over the weekend.

Pozo said the local people — who he knows through his work with the Biodiversity Conservation of The Usumacinta group — have tried to help the monkeys they see around their farms. But he notes that could be a double-edged sword.

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