Seeing a special bird can take enormous effort, as I discovered recently on a quest in the jungles of Guyana. As we headed along a narrow river towards our destination, we had to cope with heat and humidity and navigate huge rocks and fallen logs. All this just to see a baby bird. I say […]
Tag: Howler monkeys
Animals Are Falling From Trees As Extreme Heat Pushes Species To The Brink
According to The Guardian’s Gloria Dickie, the deadly impacts of extreme heat on animals are no longer rare events—they’re becoming terrifyingly common. Last year in Mexico’s Tabasco state, residents witnessed howler monkeys dropping from trees as temperatures hit 110°F (43°C). At least 83 were confirmed dead, with hundreds more likely perished from dehydration and heat […]
Howler monkeys `falling out of the trees like apples´ in sweltering Mexico
It is 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 […]