Unit 6 Nurturing natureSouthwest of the Philippines is the third largest island in the world, Borneo. Sibu is in the northeast and is one of the few remaining tropical wildernesses, a land of thick jungles, tall mountains and empty beaches. For nearly a hundred years, Sibu was known as British North Borneo but in 1963 became part of Malaysia. It has since developed into one of the hottest destinations in Asia.The main attraction here are the orangutans. Orangutan means “man of the forest”. They can be shy creatures so the best chance of seeing them is in the areas where they are fed. Many of these apes ( 猩猩) have returned to the wild but there's not enough forest or fruit to support them so the foundations put out food to help them survive. Orangutans used to be spread across South Asia but are now only found here and in Sumatra. Orphaned orangutans or those that have been kept as pets are brought here so they can learn to look after themselves. Eventually they'll be released back into the wild. Direct contact between visitors and the apes is actively discouraged. They don't want the orangutans to become domesticated.The coastal area is very flat so one of the most convenient ways to explore is by bicycle. You'll need to start early in the morning to avoid the heat. Almost every town in Borneo has its own church and mosque (清真寺). By no means are all the religious buildings ancient. Even in the most remote areas, you'll find impressive modern architecture. 开启快乐学习之旅菲律宾西南部是世界第三大岛婆罗洲。沙贝位于东北部，是仅存的少数热带荒野之一 ，一片茂密的丛林、高山和空旷的海滩。近百年来，沙贝岛被称为英属北婆罗洲，但在 1963 年成为马来西亚的一部分。此后，它已发展成为亚洲最热门的旅游目的地之一。[知识...
