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.
Payne County is a county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 77,350. Its county seat is Stillwater. The county was created in 1890 as part of Oklahoma Territory and is named for Capt. David L. Payne, a leader of the Boomers. Payne County comprises the Stillwater, OK Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county lies northeast of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area though many consider it an extension of the Oklahoma City metro area due to commuter patterns and other indicators.