SERVAL

SERVAL

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The serval is a medium-sized cat, is an efficient, though not frequent, climber; an individual was observed to have climbed a tree to a height of more than 9 metres (30 feet) to escape predator.

Servals might be active for a longer time on cool or rainy days.

CHARACTERISTICS

The main characteristics include the small head, large ears, spotted and striped coat, long legs and a black-tipped tail that is around 30 cm.

DIET

The Serval is highly specialised for catching rodents, it is an opportunistic predator whose diet also includes hares, hyraxes, quails, flamingoes, quelea and teal, reptiles, insects, fish and frogs. The Serval has been observed taking larger animals, such as small antelopes etc...

LIFESPAN

Serval Lifespan: 11 years in the wild - 22 years in captivity