Kzinti (Arcane Universe)

The Kzinti are a feline species [1] whose first contact with Humanity occurred in the form of invasion [2] and predication. Four wars, known as the Earth-Kzin Wars, where fought between Humans and Kzinti, with Earth being the victor of each conflict. Since that time the mighty Kzinti have become a minor power in the Alpha Quadrant. The females of their species have a reduced semi-sapient intellect [1].
== Notes ==
* Kzinti first appeared in the Known Space stories before making an appearance in Star Trek: The Animated Series.
* The reduced female intellect is the result of the Eugenics program that caused the Kzinti and Caitians to become two different species. A direct side effect of bringing primal genetics to the forefront of their species. The program is also why they are slouched and saber toothed.
== References ==
# TAS: "The Slaver Weapon" written by Larry Niven who created the species for 'Known Space'. [Primary Resource] - Larry was not pleased with the onscreen appearance of the Kzinti and this displeasure is why they didn't appear in latter episodes.
# Golden Key Comics: "From Sputnik to Warp Drive" [Primary Resource]
# US Comic Strips: "The Wistwatch Plantation" [Secondary Resource]
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