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 · The serval isn’t a domestic house cat with awesome abilities. Rather, a serval cat is a wild animal with specific needs and inherited instincts that must be nurtured in a specific …

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 …

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 …

Servals are found in well-watered savannah long-grass environments and are associated with reed beds. They occupy a variety of habitats all associated with water sources, they range up …

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 …

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 …

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...

What is a serval? Servals are medium-sized wild cats with tawny, black-spotted coats and long necks and long legs that allow them to see over savanna grasses. They also have large ears …

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 …