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.
Where Serval Lives
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Okavango Delta
, Botswana
Serengeti
, Tanzania