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Get the Summary of Rebecca Renner's Gator Country in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Gator Country" by Rebecca Renner is a narrative that follows Jeff Babauta, an officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as he embarks on an undercover operation to combat alligator poaching in the Everglades. Jeff, the force's sole Pacific Islander, is nearing retirement and is conflicted about leaving the wilderness he has dedicated his life to protecting. He empathizes with poachers, understanding their struggles, and prefers education over punishment...

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