Howler monkeys, which die from the heat in Tabasco, are in danger of extinction

In recent weeks, the states of Chiapas and Tabasco reported that nearly 146 howler monkeys have lost their livesas a result of the high temperatures and drought that plague the region.

Although help has been requested from the authorities and people from the localities where the howler monkeys live, this Devastating loss represents significant blow to already threatened species.

And there is a record that the howler monkeys, or saraguatos monkeysas they are also known, are a species considered in danger of extinctionbecause they are easy prey for hunters.

Mexican howler monkeys face threats

Howler monkey troops in Mexico have faced numerous challenges over the decades, from illegal hunting to forest fires. However, recent extreme weather conditions have further aggravated their situation.

The Mexican Alouatta palliata, known as the howler monkey, lives in the tropical and subtropical forests of southeastern Mexico. These primates, noted for their distinctive howl, They are in critical danger according to NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010.

The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas of Mexico (CONANP) points out that howler monkeys are diurnal animals that live in social troops made up of several individuals. Its distribution covers areas of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco.

Although Mexican howler monkeys show adaptability to different forest environments, Deforestation and habitat fragmentation continue to be latent threats to their survival in the region..

With their dense fur and distinctive howl, Mexican howler monkeys represent an invaluable part of the ecosystem, Therefore, its conservation requires immediate and coordinated action to protect its habitat and ensure its survival in the future.

So far, Profepa and Semarnat, in collaboration with different civil associations and universities in the localities, have joined forces to implement strategies that help in the critical moment that the howler monkeys are experiencing, due to the weather conditions.

It is known that various water and food collection centers have been installed to save the howler monkeys, as well as donations through bank transfers to buy supplies that will allow them to tolerate the heat waves that are still expected in Mexico.