The death of such a large number of animals was reported by wildlife biologist from the Institute of Ecology in Xalapa, Gilberto Pozo. He lamented that over the past 10 years, the conservation community in Mexico has taken extensive conservation measures to protect the species. However, all efforts are in vain as so many animals die in such a short time.
Pozo said 138 people died from May 4 to May 21. Some animals literally fell from the trees and crashed to the ground. Before death, the animals showed convulsions, hyperthermia, and fainting (signs of dehydration).
The cause of dehydration is most likely heatstroke, as death was most often recorded in places where abnormally high temperatures reached 43 degrees Celsius. Although the death of animals occurs all over the state of Tabasco.
“The team’s feelings are tragic and painful. “It’s painful because all our efforts over the years are in vain,” Pozo said, emphasizing the tragedy of what happened.
Source: Ferra
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