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.
With 629 surface acres of water, Duck Lake is the largest lake in Calhoun County. The small community of Springport lies only 4 miles east of the lake. Three large metropolitan areas are nearly equidistant (25 miles) from Duck Lake: Lansing is north-northeast; Battle Creek is west-southwest; and Jackson is southeast.