While market value of horns, tusks, bones and paws from certain endangered species has created a billion-dollar business attracting international criminal organizations and terrorists, the mission of the South African National Parks (SANParks) Special Operations Unit is to protect the Kruger area from wildlife traffickers and poachers. Assisted by their K9 partners, the Special Rangers are putting their lives on the line in a vast and beautiful but extremely harsh and unforgiving environment.