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The '''cat''' ([[Latin]], ''Felis silvestris catus'') is a member of the Felidae 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 the Middle East. | The '''cat''' ([[Latin]], ''Felis silvestris catus'') is a member of the Felidae 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 the Middle East. | ||
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]].<ref>[[Media:idaho.ogg|idaho.ogg]]</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
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The cat (Latin, Felis silvestris catus) is a member of the Felidae 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 the Middle East.
Known cats include Jonesy, pet of a UNSC Pillar of Autumn crew member, and a cat rescued off a church roof by Janissary James.[1]
