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Serval
Least Concern

Serval

Leptailurus serval

A long-legged African cat specialized for hunting rodents and birds in tall grasses.

Category Mammal
Habitat Grassland
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 10–12 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity
Size Body length 67–100 cm; tail 24–45 cm; weight 7–18 kg
Scientific Name Leptailurus serval

About Serval

A long-legged African cat specialized for hunting rodents and birds in tall grasses.

It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with grassland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–12 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity, a size of Body length 67–100 cm; tail 24–45 cm; weight 7–18 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.

Fun Fact

Servals can leap vertically to catch birds and pounce accurately on hidden prey.

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Okavango Delta , Botswana Serengeti , Tanzania