Animals just like humans, too suffer and suffer from high temperatures caused by the heat wave. These extreme temperatures above 40 degrees can cause sudden deaths and a reduction in the populations of those species most sensitive to suffocating heat. Below I explain in more detail how it affects these temperatures so high species such as bees or birds.
One species that is suffering from this rise in temperatures are the bees, as the heat has caused the flowers to dry out and do not produce nectar they need such bees. This has caused honey production to fall this year up to 60% less than in 2014.
In relation to the birds, It is still too early to know the effects of the heat wave on them, because during these months they are in the process of reproduction. Either way, extreme heat causes more drought and less water so that these species can properly feed their young, which has a negative impact on the number of birds.
To protect yourself from the effects of high temperatures, birds often use its plumage and beak to regulate your body temperature. The birds that live in the city have a better chance of surviving than those that live in the wild since they have food and water in a much more accessible and easy way.
As for the the effects of heat in animals, it depends on their physiognomy and strength. In this way, dogs are quite sensitive to high temperatures and they seek contact with the ground to cool off a bit. Most animals behave very much like humans and are often look for the shadow and cool places to avoid heat.