What's more, when the giant panda's genome was sequenced in 2009, scientists found that the creature lacks the genes for any known enzymes that would help break down cellulose, the plant fibers found in bamboo and other grasses. (Related: Ancient Pandas Competed With Giant Apes for Bamboo.. ).
South Grand Lake & Duck Creek. South Grand & Duck Creek - Nestled in the lush green rolling hills of Northeastern Oklahoma at the southern end of Grand Lake are Langley, Ketchum, Disney, Duck Creek and Cleora. South Grand Youâll find a wide array of marinas and boat service centers in this region.
This Jasper County property is under easement with Ducks Unlimited, and it drains a large volume of water that is heading to the nearby Savannah River. Owned by the timber consulting firm Wise Batten Inc. in Estill, the property is actually made up of several historic inland rice impoundments. These areas have since been converted into pine tree production and hardwoods, but Wise Batten is reclaiming these areas for the sake of duck hunting endeavors. With nearly 200 acres of new ground fields that can be flooded, the loggers have been busy on Black Swamp in their quest to open up this niche in the flyway that welcomes wood ducks and teal to drop by.