Serval - Wikipedia 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 range, it occurs in protected areas, and hunting it is either prohibited or regulated in range countries It is the sole member of the genus Leptailurus
Serval - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The serval (Leptailurus serval ) is a wild cat native to Africa It is rare in North Africa and the Sahel, but widespread in sub-Saharan countries, except rainforest regions
Serval | African, Wildcat, Savannah | Britannica 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 climbs and leaps very well It is a nocturnal hunter preying on birds and small mammals such as rodents and hares
Serval Facts | Big Cat Rescue | Wild cats in the wild: Our mission . . . The Serval is a solitary and highly specialized predator While many cats rely on stealthy ambushes, the Serval uses its incredible hearing to pinpoint prey Once located, the cat performs a high, vertical "towering pounce," coming down on its victim with enough force to stun or kill it instantly
Serval Cat - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner 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 individuals are more usually found in mountainous areas
13 Surprising Facts About Africas Serval Cats That’s a serval, one the animals you will find in Africa The serval (Leptailurus serval) is one of Africa’s most fascinating yet often misunderstood Africa’s wild cats Those long legs combined with oversized ears and a spotted coat make it a symbol of perfect adaptation and stealth
Serval, facts and information | National Geographic 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 2026: Incredible Facts, Habitat, Diet More The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a slender, long legged wild cat found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa Distinguished by its tall ears and spotted golden coat, it inhabits savannas, grasslands and wetlands
Living Species - Serval | IUCN CatSG Black coloured (melanistic) servals are widely recorded mostly in highland areas of eastern Africa, such as in the Aberdare Range (north of Nairobi) or in the Ethiopian highlands There is also a small spotted coat pattern variation, the so-called servaline morph, which is probably rare
Serval - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts The Serval (Leptailurus serval) is a wild cat native to Africa, renowned for its slender build, long legs, and remarkably large ears Its coat is typically golden-yellow to tawny, adorned with striking black spots and stripes that provide excellent camouflage in its grassy habitats