83 monkeys die in Mexico. What does climate change have to do with this?

ArabiaWeather - At least 83 medium-sized monkeys were found dead in the Mexican state of Tabasco, while specialists and volunteers succeeded in saving some other monkeys, as five of them were transferred to a veterinarian for treatment.

According to the Associated Press, the cause of the monkeys' death was attributed to extreme temperatures, along with other factors such as drought and forest fires.

Veterinarian Sergio Valenzuela said Monday:

“The monkeys arrived in a critical condition, suffering from dehydration and fever due to the high temperatures.”

While the extreme heat wave in Mexico has been linked to the deaths of at least 26 people since last March, veterinarians and rescue workers say it has caused the death of many monkeys, which are famous for their loud voices.

The monkeys, which sound like a lion's roar, are usually very intimidating, as they are muscular and about 2 feet (60 cm) long, with long tails, large jaws, and powerful fangs.

The veterinarian provided care for the small and weak monkeys, applying ice to their feet and providing intravenous drip solutions in an attempt to save them.

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After receiving treatment, the monkeys became unexpectedly aggressive, which raised the alert level for the medical team, who decided to put them in cages. Wildlife biologist Gilberto Pozo made a statement indicating that 83 monkeys died near trees, comparing them to apples falling from trees. Trees. Pozo adds that falling from heights of up to tens of meters often leads to the death of monkeys, but there are other factors that contribute to their death, such as extreme heat, drought, forest fires, and cutting down trees.

After mortality rates increased, the Mexican government responded to the problem, with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledging its existence based on social media reports. "I've never felt so bad," Lopez Obrador said of the heat's agony.

On May 9, at least nine cities in Mexico recorded record temperatures, with Ciudad Victoria in the state of Tamaulipas reaching 117 F (47 C), while Mexico saw less rain than usual, which led to the drying up of lakes and dams, and the depletion of water supplies. Water, forcing the authorities to provide water by truck to many institutions such as hospitals and firefighting teams.

2024 could be the hottest in Mexico's history

Researcher Constantino Gonzalez Salazar from the UNAM Institute for Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Change believes that 2024 may be the hottest in Mexican history, warning of its negative effects on society and the environment.

According to the "Infobay" news website, the researcher points out a noticeable acceleration in climate change, as the negative consequences became apparent with drought rates increasing to 35.95%, which led to a water crisis for the population.

High temperatures also affect social and economic dynamics, and lead to shortages in water and food resources, increasing the spread of diseases such as dengue fever.

Mexican tomato producers point out that drought in the Sinaloa and Sonora regions has affected crops, causing supply shortages.

According to Mexico's Conagua Drought Observatory, 54.84% of Mexican territory was drought-stricken over the past 12 months, representing a 35.95% increase compared to 2022.

Although some rain fell in 2023, it was not enough to reverse the low levels, making water scarcity a current and future “reality.”

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