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Chris Gillette gives a treat to his alligator, Big Mac as Bella, the alligator to the left, waits her turn at Bellowing Acres animal sanctuary in Ocala, Florida on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Gillette posts video updates to his 8 million followers on social media and takes his audience on a journey of building a sanctuary and training exotic animals.
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Miami Herald Staff
Call them the Everglades influencers. They're the ones who wade deep into pristine sloughs and isolated cypress stands and come face-to-face with all sorts of amazing wildlife, all while boasting a major following that runs into the millions.

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