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[[Image:Timeline002.jpg|300px|thumb|A cat on the bridge of the [[Phoenix-class Colony Ship]] [[Spirit of Fire]]]] | [[Image:Timeline002.jpg|300px|thumb|A cat on the bridge of the [[Phoenix-class Colony Ship]] ''[[Spirit of Fire]]'']] | ||
The '''Cat''' ([[Latin]], ''Felis silvestris catus'') is a member of the Felidae (Feline) family and has been associated with [[humans]] for at least 9,500 years. Genetic tests have determined that the modern cat is descended from a species of desert wildcat, domesticated by humans approximately 8,000 BC in Egypt. | The '''Cat''' ([[Latin]], ''Felis silvestris catus'') is a member of the Felidae (Feline) family and has been associated with [[humans]] for at least 9,500 years. Genetic tests have determined that the modern cat is descended from a species of desert wildcat, domesticated by humans approximately 8,000 BC in Egypt. | ||
Known cats include [[Jonesy]], pet of a [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'']] crew member, and a cat rescued off a church roof by [[Janissary James]]. A cat can also be seen in the concept art for [[Halo Wars]], sitting on the bridge of the [[Spirit of Fire]]. <ref>[[Media:idaho.ogg|idaho.ogg]]</ref> | Known cats include [[Jonesy]], pet of a [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'']] crew member, and a cat rescued off a church roof by [[Janissary James]]. A cat can also be seen in the concept art for ''[[Halo Wars]]'', sitting on the bridge of the ''[[Spirit of Fire]]''. <ref>[[Media:idaho.ogg|idaho.ogg]]</ref> | ||
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The Cat (Latin, Felis silvestris catus) is a member of the Felidae (Feline) family and has been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years. Genetic tests have determined that the modern cat is descended from a species of desert wildcat, domesticated by humans approximately 8,000 BC in Egypt.
Known cats include Jonesy, pet of a UNSC Pillar of Autumn crew member, and a cat rescued off a church roof by Janissary James. A cat can also be seen in the concept art for Halo Wars, sitting on the bridge of the Spirit of Fire. [1]
