Article 6MZAJ Monkeys ‘falling out of trees like apples’ in Mexico amid brutal heatwave

Monkeys ‘falling out of trees like apples’ in Mexico amid brutal heatwave

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Associated Press in Mexico City
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High temperatures in Mexico have been linked to dozens and perhaps hundreds of deaths of howler monkeys

It's so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees.

At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. Others were rescued by residents, including five that were rushed to a local veterinarian who battled to save them.

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