Pro’s Guide to Tracking with Rangers and K9s
This is a fight for survival, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Join Boris Vos, former Royal Netherlands Marine and founder of LEAD Conservation, as he leads this gripping series set in the heart of South Africa’s conservation efforts. Discover how tactical tracking is used to outsmart poachers and protect endangered wildlife. This isn’t just about tracking; it’s about safeguarding the future of our planet’s most vulnerable species.
Key tracking insights you’ll gain from this series
Decoding the Landscape
Learn to interpret the natural environment by recognizing subtle clues and patterns in the terrain.
Tracking with Precision
Recognize signs of movement and follow human or animal activity effectively to stay on the trail.
Outsmarting the Threat
Learn to anticipate movement patterns, predict actions, and stay one step ahead to make quick, effective decisions in the field.
Tools of the Trade
Explore the tools, techniques, and decision-making processes essential for effective tracking operations.
Wear your support
Wear your support
Join the fight against poaching with our exclusive Ranger’s Band bracelet—100% of your purchase goes directly to the cause. Your support fuels efforts to protect endangered species and strengthens the work of LEAD Conservation, which is at the forefront of conservation, training rangers and empowering them to combat poaching across Africa.
Join the fight against poaching with our exclusive Ranger’s Band bracelet—100% of your purchase goes directly to the cause. Your support fuels efforts to protect endangered species and strengthens the work of LEAD Conservation, which is at the forefront of conservation, training rangers and empowering them to combat poaching across Africa.
Watch the episodes
Part 1:
The Incursion
A call comes in - poachers have breached the area. Boris and the team gear up, meeting a local informer with crucial intel. As the hunt begins, the team hits the ground, tracking the poachers' trail. The chase is on, and every second counts.
Part 2:
Lost Trail
The team tracks under the scorching midday sun, with Boris explaining how shifting light makes the pursuit more challenging. When the trail fades, they regroup and prepare for night operations, sending rangers into the hills to pick up the hunt under the cover of darkness.
Part 3:
The snare tightens
The team tracks down a waterhole, confirming fresh signs of poacher activity. But the scent of burning fire sends them straight to a poacher’s camp. After arresting one suspect, they uncover a weapon print at a watch post-raising the stakes.
Part 4:
K9 on The Hunt
The final suspect is on the run—armed and dangerous. With helicopter support scanning from above, the team releases the dogs. Using unique ITD method, they quickly close in on their target. Tension builds as the chase pushes toward a high-intensity conclusion.
About Boris
About Boris
Boris Vos, a former Royal Netherlands Marine turned conservation leader, now leads LEAD Conservation from Kenya. Together with his wife, Dominique, he channels his expertise into developing conservation professionals at all levels, fostering resilient and lasting protection for the natural world
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