Weaving through the lush heart of Sabah, the Kinabatangan River pulsates with life. Its murky waters teem with a kaleidoscope of aquatic creatures, from the elusive pygmy elephants that bathe along its banks to the predatory crocodiles that lurk beneath its surface. But amidst the vibrant tapestry, a thread of loss lingers. Deforestation and agricultural encroachment have scarred the river's once-pristine shores, reducing its once-abundant biodiversity. The river, once a symbol of life and prosperity, now carries with it the weight of environmental degradation and the anguish of a people who have witnessed the destruction of their ancestral lands.
