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Humans are mammals, and closely related to other dominant apes on the planet [[Earth]], meaning that they are warm blooded and give birth to live offspring, and nourish their offspring with milk. They have five fingers, one being an opposable thumb, which a few Covenant species do not have. It was a major part in helping humans dominate on Earth. Unlike [[Elites]], their circulatory system is closed and consists of one heart and a network of blood vessels and red blood due to the iron based hemoglobin of humans, as well as two lungs which breathe mainly a nitrogen-oxygen based atmosphere. Externally they have more hair than most Covenant species, but not nearly as much as [[Brutes]]. Their eyes have more pinpointed pupils, and additionally have a poor sense of hearing and smell. They are omnivorous, meaning that they will eat both meats and plants, as well as consume high calcium foods, such as the milk of other animals, in great quantities. Their bone structure is much different than a few Covenant species. They have a large calcium deposit, as well as a more developed bone structure for protecting organs, allowing them to be a perfect target for [[the Flood]]. Muscle-wise, they are leaner and possess less muscle matter, and a majority of Covenant species have the ability to pick up humans. In theory at least, physical conditioning can still negate this somewhat as even a standard UNSC marine can be witnessed flipping a turned over vehicle, and with the right [http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/SPARTAN-II_Augmentation_Procedures enhancements] and [http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor equipment], overcome their physical disadvantages to an even further extent as demonstrated by the [[SPARTANs]]. If in extreme distress, humans can tap into hidden reserves of energy, or an adrenaline rush thus giving them drastically increased strength. This response is known as "Fight or Flight".