Monkeys are dropping dead from trees in Mexico as a brutal heat wave is linked to "mass deaths"

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Poor monkeys :(

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Howler monkeys are dropping dead from trees in southeast Mexico's tropical forests, and authorities said Monday they were investigating whether extreme heat was killing the endangered animals.

Officials have not given an exact death toll but local media outlets report that as many as 85 primates have died.

According to the environment ministry, causes under consideration include "heat stroke, dehydration, malnutrition or fumigation of crops with pesticides."

"It's very likely due to climatic reasons, but we cannot rule out other important causes," the organization said in a statement, adding an appeal to the public: "If you see monkeys that are weak and apparently suffering from heat or dehydration, please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink."

According to National Geographic, howler monkeys live in Central and South America and rarely leave the treetops where they feed in the forest canopies.

Authorities and conservationists have been carrying out patrols to provide water and food, mainly fruit, to help monkeys stay hydrated, the Tabasco civil protection institute said.

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