The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a wild small cat native to Africa. It is widespread in sub-Saharan countries, where it inhabits grasslands, wetlands, moorlands and bamboo thickets. Across its …

Jun 5, 2024 · Serval cats are wild animals, not typical house pets: They have strong hunting instincts, high energy levels, and specialized care needs that differ from domestic cats.

Jun 11, 2025 · Servals are wild animals with a lifespan of around 20 years in captivity, requiring exotic veterinary care and posing a challenge for households with children or other pets. The …

Serval cats range from dry open grasslands to woodland savanna and even to the moister areas around the equatorial rainforests. The Servals main habitat is the savanna, although melanistic …

The serval has the longest legs of any cat relative to its body size. The serval is a solitary carnivore and active both by day and at night. It preys on rodents, particularly vlei rats, small …

Oct 16, 2025 · Serval, (Felis serval), long-limbed cat, family Felidae, found in Africa south of the Sahara, especially in grass- and bush-covered country near water. A swift, agile cat, the serval …

These slender, medium-sized cats are widespread in sub-Saharan countries. Servals look a little like wonky ocelots, in that they’re spotted and cat-like, but they’re quite different. Their lanky …

Servals look a bit like cheetahs who stretched out after a nap and just decided to stay that way. These long-legged, long-necked, medium-sized wild cats look sleek and elegant as they move...

Serval populations have declined but are not considered endangered except for one subspecies, the North African serval Leptailurus serval constantinus. However, like all wildlife, servals can …

Jul 15, 2023 · Felid TAG recommendation: Serval (Leptailurus serval). Common in nature and captivity, this species is important for institutions with zoogeographic themes, as well as for …