Rory and Honey drove to Selena’s the next morning. “This implant? How does it work?” Honey asked as she slid into the truck. “It dispenses a birth control drug to prevent the cat from entering her estral cycling. It works for two years.” “Why birth control? I thought tigers are endangered.” Rory shook his head. “Nope, zoos worldwide have too many tigers, plus different subspecies are interbreeding, causing a dilution of original genetics. New cubs have become a liability. They cost the zoo money to feed and are only trafficked on illegal sites.” “There they are,” Honey said as Rory slowed the truck. Both Chuck and Selena were waiting in front of the main cage. “Tamyra’s locked in the back, in her bedroom, Doc,” Chuck said. “Good,” Rory replied. Turning to Honey, he started the procedure. “I’ll load the dart. You gather the other stuff.”
