ZamboSur BioConservation Society

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🐍

Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals on Earth. While some snakes are venomous and deserve our caution, they are not our enemies. In fact, they are silent guardians of nature- control rodent populations, supporting ecological balance, and serving as indicators of healthy ecosystems.

Fear them if you must. But more importantly, respect them.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁. 🌿

🍄 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 🌿

Meet 𝘼𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙗𝙧𝙖, commonly known as the 𝘈𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘴, one of nature's most unusual fungi, documented at Guimad Peak, Mount Malindang Range Natural Park in July 2024.

Despite its striking appearance and foul odor, this fascinating fungus plays an important role in forest ecosystems by helping decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients. While beautiful to observe, it should never be handled or consumed, as it may be harmful to humans and pets if ingested.

📸 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙪𝙙𝙖𝙡

Mt. Paraya in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur is a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) in the Philippines. Shown are some of the documented flora species of the mountain. Its rich flora diversity is supported by its pristine forests and mountain streams. Further biodiversity research is needed to fully document its flora and fauna.

-2025

The ZamboSur BioConservation Society proudly congratulates our Public Information Officer (PIO) and Overseer of the Environmental Conservation and Protection Committee, 2Lt. Demetrio Carillo Nemil Jr., PA, for successfully completing the OCC–ROTC CL-03 "TALAGILAB" 2026.

Your dedication to military service, leadership, and environmental stewardship continues to inspire our organization. We are proud of your achievement and wish you continued success in serving both the nation and the environment.

Congratulations, and may you continue to lead with honor and purpose! 💚🌿

Some Endemic and Native Wildlife Species of the Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape