PENAMPANG, April 3 -- The Penampang Tourism Association (PTA) is deeply concerned after photos of several birds were found dead, presumably due to lack of human knowledge.

Its president, Benjamin Golimbi, said the photos were recently shared to the association by a local resident showing several birds, some appeared to be rare and beautiful species, which were found dead at Kampung Sosopon in Penampang.

"These birds are part of our natural heritage and play an important role in our environment.

"Birds are also good indicators of forest health. When bird populations are healthy, it usually means our forests are healthy too. But when birds begin to disappear, it's a warning sign that our natural environment is under threat," he said on T...