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, …

Jun 5, 2024 · A serval cat (Leptailurus serval) is a medium-sized wild African cat that some people keep as an exotic pet, and yes, keeping a serval cat as a pet is legal in about 10 US states with the right …

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 serval cat is a …

Apr 15, 2026 · As part of its adaptations for hunting in the savannas, the Serval boasts long legs (the longest of all cats, relative to body size) and large ears. The long legs and neck allow the Serval to …

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 birds, frogs, insects, …

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 …

Thanks to its extra-long legs, stretched-out neck, and huge ears, the serval is sometimes called the “cat of spare parts.” (If a person had ears like a serval’s, they’d be as big as dinner...

Serval cats live in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, especially near wetlands, savannahs, and grasslands. They require habitats with plenty of water and tall vegetation to survive. These wild cats …

Mar 11, 2026 · 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 …

Jan 14, 2026 · Servals are widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa but are notably absent from true rainforests and arid deserts. They are "water-associated" cats, thriving in moist savannas, reed beds, …