Predicting future climate change impacts on the potential distribution of the black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra): an endangered arboreal primate

Vásquez-Aguilar, Antonio Acini; Hernández-Rodríguez, Dolores; Martínez-Mota, Rodolfo

doi:10.1007/s10661-024-12543-z

Environ Monit Assess

2024

DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12543-z

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Predicting future climate change impacts on the potential distribution of the black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra): an endangered arboreal primate

Antonio Acini Vásquez-Aguilar,

Dolores Hernández-Rodríguez,

Rodolfo Martínez-Mota

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Howler Monkey Die‐Off in Southern Mexico

Pozo‐Montuy,

Aguilar‐Cucurachi,

Aureli

et al. 2024

American J Primatol

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In May and June 2024, a die‐off of Mexican mantled howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata mexicana) occurred in southern Mexico. This commentary documents the event, attributing it to extreme heatwaves, drought, wildfires, and habitat impoverishment. Despite their reported resilience to habitat disturbances, mantled howler monkey mortality rate in some areas reached 31%. Key evidence points to heatstroke as the primary cause of death, exacerbated by limited hydration and reduced dietary diversity in disturbed habitats. Immediate responses included community‐led rescues (e.g., hydrating the monkeys), coordination of rescue activities by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) (e.g., managing donations), involvement of scientists (e.g., monitoring of primate populations), and assistance from government officials (e.g., providing legal support for animal management). This event underscores the urgency of developing action plans to prevent and attend future crises. Among other actions, we highlight (i) establishing primate care infrastructure with medical and rehabilitation centers; (ii) developing protocols and training programs to ensure rapid crisis response; (iii) fostering collaboration among government, NGOs, and academic institutions for effective crisis management; and (iv) developing targeted research on climate change impacts, predictive models, and long‐term health monitoring. We emphasize the critical need for coordinated conservation efforts to protect wild primates and maintain natural ecosystem resilience in the face of escalating climate challenges.

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Howler Monkey Die‐Off in Southern Mexico

Pozo‐Montuy,

Aguilar‐Cucurachi,

Aureli

et al. 2024

American J Primatol

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Predicting future climate change impacts on the potential distribution of the black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra): an endangered arboreal primate

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