African Serval
Scientific Name
Leptailurus serval
Range
Central and Southern Africa
Habitats
Savannah's and forests
What do they eat?
Carnivorous; rodents, small birds, and reptiles
Status
Least concern
Conservation Threats
Habitat degradation and hunting for their fur and pet trade
Fun Facts
- Hunt their prey by their strong sense of hearing
- 50% hunting success rate, biggest suggest rate of most cat species
- Can leap 10 feet into the air; will first pounce on flocks of birds, if unsuccessful will then jump to catch them