Rufus is a little dog on a big mission. After overhearing a discussion about the endangered species list on TV, Rufus sets out on an assignment as a traveling reporter at large to interview endangered animals and to find out how he can help them.

Upon arrival in Africa, Rufus encounters Peace Hippo, who becomes his traveling companion. The unlikely pair travels to China to meet a panda and to India to meet a tiger. Then, upon their return to Africa, Rufus learns how the Massai are using their tracking skills to protect lions and how bees are helping elephants behave in Africa....