What are some fun facts about servals?

The Creature Feature: 10 Fun Facts About Servals

• Servals are leggy.
• They have the largest ears of any cat.
• Servals can jump.
• Servals communicate with pee.
• Servals have cat fights.
• Servals can purr.
• Servals can live more than 20 years.
• Servals are stalk-and-pounce hunters.

Are serval cats good family pets?

Serval cats are not recommended for households with young children. They play using their teeth and claws, and they may be too rough with children or view them as toys or prey.

What does serval cat eat?

Servals eat a great variety of prey, including rodents, birds, reptiles, frogs, and insects. They catch much of their prey by leaping high into the air and pouncing.

What are servals known for?

The serval cat is perhaps best known as the wild cat used to create the Savannah cat breed. The Serval is an African wild cat that can weigh up to 50 pounds. They look very much like cheetahs and have the longest legs percentage wise, of any cat species.

Are servals good pets?

Servals are usually affectionate with their owners. They can be good pets for experienced people who are willing to make a huge commitment and take on a large responsibility. Servals can be up to 26 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 45 lbs. That’s as big as a collie dog.

What type of animal is a serval?

A serval is a cat native to the African grasslands typically found south of the Sahara Desert . The cat has a lean body and long legs. The coats are predominantly shades of tan or orange with black or dark brown markings.

Is the serval cat endangered?

The Serval is one of the few small wild cat species that are not on any endangered list, although their numbers are declining due to loss of habitat.

What is Serval and caracal?

The caracal is found in habitats that are different from its feline cousins. Servals and caracals are similar in size, but servals hunt in wetter habitats, whereas caracals stick to the drier areas of Africa and the Middle East. The most noticeable feature of a caracal is its long, black ear tufts, or tassels.