A historic drought and recent 102-degree temperatures in the Amazon could be to blame for unusually high numbers of animal deaths in the region.

In last year's drought, more than 200 of the endangered freshwater dolphins died in Lake Tefe from excessive water temperatures. "We've found several dead animals.

Rescuers rush to help Amazon river dolphins after more than 100 animals found dead in Lake Tefé amid drought & heat, wildlife experts said.

Researchers retrieved dead dolphins from Tefe Lake, which has been affected by high temperatures and drought in Tefe, Brazil. Bruno Kelly / Reuters 2023-10-05T01:32:50Z ...

In last year's drought, more than 200 of the endangered freshwater dolphins died in Lake Tefe from excessive water temperatures. "We've found several dead animals.

In the 2023 drought, more than 200 of the endangered freshwater dolphins died in Lake Tefe from excessive water temperatures. “We’ve found several dead animals.