Not many people have the opportunity to see these magnificant beasts, but they are out there. The Okefenokee Swamp and Osceola National Forest supports about 1,000 to 1,500 Florida black bears. The Swamp, said to be the last major stronghold in the southeast, has been Georgia's bear stronghold for at least the last 30 years. If you want to try to see a bear, the best time of the year is late October throught December. But, even then we won't guarantee you will see them.
Bears have a very keen sense of smell and dislike the scent of humans.
Their noses let them sense odors up to 1 miles away. Green Anole One of the most common lizards on the Okefenokee NWR is the green anole. Also called the American Chameleon, this small lizard has a long tail, wedge-shaped snout and large toe pads. It is frequently seen on the boardwalk, buildings, and tree trunks. Anoles change color in order to blend in with their surroundings.