Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

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A large adult black bear plodding across a grassy field with vegetation in its mouth

With its varied habitats, the Okefenokee has become an area known for its abundance of plants and animals. There are over 620 species of plants growing in the swamp. Animals include 39 fish, 37 amphibian, 64 reptile, 234 bird, and 50 mammal species.

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