As Mexico grapples with a severe heat wave and drought, wildlife across the country is facing dire consequences. Non-governmental groups are stepping in to provide relief to suffering animals, while the government has focused on cooling down animals at state-run zoos.
The scorching temperatures, caused by a heat dome over the southern Gulf of Mexico and northern Central America, have led to distress among various species. In central and southern Mexico, birds and monkeys are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke and dehydration.
