Serval

Leptailurus serval

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The 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, it occurs in protected areas, and hunting it is either prohibited or regulated in range countries.

Fun Fact

Servals have the longest legs relative to body size of any cat and can leap over 3 metres vertically to swat birds out of the air, with a hunting success rate of about 50% — one of the highest among all cats.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands and wetlands

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-12 years

Threats

Agricultural Conversion
Urban Expansion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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