Celebrating the guardians, citizen scientists, and voices who dedicate themselves to protecting what remains.
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March 2026
★ Guardian of the Month ★
Maria Chen
From Vancouver, Canada · 47 pledges made
"I don't want my grandchildren to only know these animals from photographs. Every pledge I make is a promise I intend to keep."
Maria has been a relentless advocate for marine species, particularly the Vaquita porpoise. In the past year alone, she's organized three community awareness events, written to her local representatives, and personally pledged to support six different conservation organizations. She was selected from the top 10 pledgers of March 2026 via random draw.
🌀 Passionate about: Vaquita, Blue Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale
Guardian of the Month
Top Pledger
Maria Chen
Selected from top 10 pledgers this month via random draw. Maria led with 47 pledges in March.
🏆 47 pledges
Citizen Scientist Award
Most Verified Sightings
Dr. James Oduya
With 14 verified wildlife sightings this month, James has contributed more confirmed data to our global registry than anyone else.
🔍 14 verified sightings
Voice for the Voiceless
Most Social Shares
Priya Nair
Priya shared pledge links 312 times across social media, bringing 89 new pledgers to the cause this month.
📰 312 shares
All-Time Top Pledgers
Rank
Name
Top Species
Pledges
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Maria Chen
Vaquita, Blue Whale
203
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Kwame Asante
Mountain Gorilla, Pangolin
187
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Elena Vasquez
Jaguar, Hawksbill Turtle
164
4
James Oduya
African Wild Dog, Lion
152
5
Priya Nair
Snow Leopard, Red Panda
141
6
Thomas Berg
Polar Bear, Narwhal
129
7
Amara Diallo
Chimpanzee, Forest Elephant
118
8
Sora Yamamoto
Amur Leopard, Steller Sea Lion
107
9
Carlos Mendoza
Ocelot, Scarlet Macaw
96
10
Fatima Al-Hassan
Dugong, Sea Turtle
88
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