Serval

scientific name
:
Leptailurus serval
top speed
:
80 km/h
order
:
Carnivora

Size

The Serval is a medium-sized wild cat with a slender body, long legs, and a distinctive coat with small spots and stripes. It is known for its agility and jumping ability.

LifeSpan

Servals typically live for 10-12 years in the wild and can have a longer lifespan in captivity.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Distribution

Servals are native to Africa and are found in a range of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and wetlands.

Coevolution

Servals have cultural significance in some African regions and are admired for their unique appearance. They are occasionally kept as exotic pets.

Nutrition

Servals are carnivorous and prey on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They are skilled hunters known for their ability to leap high to catch birds in flight.

Lifestyle

Servals are solitary and crepuscular hunters, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. They are territorial and communicate using vocalizations.