March 1994 story

== Plot ==
Boomer Badger, Ranger Rick Raccoon, and Odora Skunk are on vacation in Mexico, exploring the rainforest and observing wildlife. Boomer brought along a bird book to show off his bird identification skills, but made up names when he struggled to find the correct ones, such as "scissor-tailed nut-chuckers" and "flap-winged honey sippers." The gang discover a suitcase by the road, which contains a distressed yellow-headed Amazon parrot named Paco. After freeing him, Paco reveals that he had been captured by smugglers who intended to sell him and other endangered birds as pets. He recalls being trapped, drugged, and abandoned in the suitcase, explaining the cruel practices of illegal bird trafficking.
As they listened to Paco's story, the group hears gunshots from smugglers nearby, indicating that the smugglers were trying to capture birds. With quick thinking, Odora scares away the shooters away by using her skunk spray, causing the smugglers to run away. The friends celebrate their victory, recognizing the importance of protecting endangered birds and the friendships they had formed during their adventure.
== Characters ==
* Boomer Badger
* Ranger Rick Raccoon
* Odora Skunk
* Paco (debut)
==External links==
*The Free Library
Category:Stories/comics
Category:Ranger Rick
Category:1994