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 …

Learn about the African serval cat, the threats they face, and how IFAW fights to protect these wild cats and their habitats.

Meet Africa's strangest wild cat. Servals have longer legs than any feline alive—and hunt with 50% success. Discover 13 amazing facts.

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...

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 …

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 …