During Chapters 94-103, Sissy learns from the media that the whooping cranes have returned to the Rubber Rose Ranch and the cowgirls are "taking care" of them. They refuse to let the government or scientists onto the ranch by threatening visitors with guns unless they send a qualified female who cares about the birds. The government complies and sends Professor Nelson. Nelson decides that the cowgirls have not harmed the cranes. They feed the birds and maintain the ranch. At first, the visit goes well, but then Professor Nelson asks if she may kill a crane. She thinks the birds are being drugged and would like to do an autopsy on them. The cowgirls go berserk. They refuse to let it happen and threaten the Professor......
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