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===Ecology===
===Ecology===
Reach was home to numerous species of indigenous animals and vegetation, with some being imported by [[human]]s. The [[spadehorn]] is a herbivorous animal native it Reach's grasslands.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 181''</ref> [[Moa]] are large, flightless birds, with reptilian features, that are often domesticated and consumed by humans.<ref name="Update">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_073010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.30.2010'']</ref><ref name="exo">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> The [[gúta]] is the largest terrestrial lifeform discovered on Reach and is very dangerous, albeit rarely aggressive.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28449 B.net classification]</ref> A species of eagle, baring some resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:Golden eagle|golden eagle]] from [[Earth]], were also found on the planet. Wolves and owls, from Earth, inhabited the forests of Reach.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 63''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 65''</ref> Koi were often found in decorative ponds and water gardens.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', multiplayer map, ''[[Reflection]]''</ref> Rats were also common pests on the planet.<ref name="exo"/>
Reach was home to numerous species of indigenous animals and vegetation, with some being imported by [[human]]s. The [[spadehorn]] is a herbivorous animal native it Reach's grasslands.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 181''</ref> [[Moa]] are large, flightless birds, with reptilian features, that are often domesticated and consumed by humans.<ref name="Update">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_073010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.30.2010'']</ref><ref name="exo">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> The [[gúta]] is the largest terrestrial lifeform discovered on Reach and is very dangerous, albeit rarely aggressive.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28449 B.net classification]</ref> A species of eagle, bearing some resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:Golden eagle|golden eagle]] from [[Earth]], were also found on the planet. Wolves and owls, from Earth, inhabited the forests of Reach.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 63''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 65''</ref> Koi were often found in decorative ponds and water gardens.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', multiplayer map, ''[[Reflection]]''</ref> Rats were also common pests on the planet.<ref name="exo"/>


The planet was home to hundreds of species of vegetation, including [[cedar]] trees from Earth.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 48''</ref> It is unknown if any of the species on Reach survived after the planet was glassed by the [[Covenant]], though it is likely that most were imported to other human worlds.
The planet was home to hundreds of species of vegetation, including [[cedar]] trees from Earth.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 48''</ref> It is unknown if any of the species on Reach survived after the planet was glassed by the [[Covenant]], though it is likely that most were imported to other human worlds.