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  • A severe die-off of Mexican mantled howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata mexicana) occurred in southern Mexico during May-June 2024.
  • The event was linked to extreme heatwaves, drought, wildfires, and habitat degradation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the 2024 Mexican mantled howler monkey die-off event.
  • To identify the primary causes and contributing factors of the mortality.
  • To propose urgent conservation and crisis management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Observational documentation of the die-off event.
  • Analysis of environmental conditions (heatwaves, drought, wildfires).
  • Assessment of habitat status and its impact on monkey populations.
  • Review of immediate response actions and proposed future strategies.

Main Results:

  • Mortality rates reached up to 31% in affected areas.
  • Heatstroke, exacerbated by dehydration and poor nutrition, was identified as the primary cause of death.
  • Community, NGO, scientific, and governmental efforts were mobilized for rescue and management.

Conclusions:

  • The event highlights the vulnerability of primate populations to climate change and habitat loss.
  • Urgent development of action plans, including infrastructure for primate care, rapid response protocols, and inter-institutional collaboration, is critical.
  • Targeted research on climate impacts and predictive modeling is essential for long-term primate conservation and ecosystem resilience.