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There are over 300 servals in Zoo's alone. In the US private ownership is about 100 (including mine!) Worldwide the estimated population is in excess of 50,000 and therefore it is CITES listed "least threatened"
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What is the serval's closest relative?
Serval is closely related to the African Golden Cat and the Caracal
How many people own African serval cats in the US?
There are no true stats to this question because in the U.S it's illegal to own these cats and they can be considered dangerous. Serval cats can be 40 lbs., or more. While they are loving pets to their owners, they are dangerous to children (even if they don't mean too because they are so large and powerful) and do not like domesticated cats. When one leaves their home they must put the cat in a large cage and not leave the cat loose in their home. These cats need meat to eat, and many untrained owners that just like the thought of owning an African Serval Cat find they are troublesome to look after and expensive to feed. There is a problem with Serval Cats roaming free and some owners simply feel if they can't support the habit of feeding their Serval Cat they can simply give it to a zoo. Zoos do not want anymore large cats! The ASPCA (U.S.) or SPCA (in Canada) are tired of seeing African Serval Cats dropped on their doorstep. Owning an African Serval Cat is a big responsibility and one should study the history of these cats before deciding to own one.
What is the difference between a Cheetah and a Serval?
Cheetahs are larger cats that run down their prey with astounding speed. Servals are stalkers, closely related to the lynx family of cats.
What is a female Serval called?
A female serval.
What is the average litter size of the African serval?
2-4 kittens is average but a female serval could have as few as 1 or as many as 5
What is the serval's closest relative?
Serval is closely related to the African Golden Cat and the Caracal
Where serval cats live?
Servals live in South Africa.
Where do serval cats live?
Servals live in South Africa.
Is there any Cape Serval left in South Africa?
No. The Cape Serval is an extinct species.
What are some wild cats that live in Africa?
Ceetahs, lions, leopards, caracals, serval cats,
How many people own African serval cats in the US?
There are no true stats to this question because in the U.S it's illegal to own these cats and they can be considered dangerous. Serval cats can be 40 lbs., or more. While they are loving pets to their owners, they are dangerous to children (even if they don't mean too because they are so large and powerful) and do not like domesticated cats. When one leaves their home they must put the cat in a large cage and not leave the cat loose in their home. These cats need meat to eat, and many untrained owners that just like the thought of owning an African Serval Cat find they are troublesome to look after and expensive to feed. There is a problem with Serval Cats roaming free and some owners simply feel if they can't support the habit of feeding their Serval Cat they can simply give it to a zoo. Zoos do not want anymore large cats! The ASPCA (U.S.) or SPCA (in Canada) are tired of seeing African Serval Cats dropped on their doorstep. Owning an African Serval Cat is a big responsibility and one should study the history of these cats before deciding to own one.
What do serval cats like to play with?
They will play with most small toys, their prey, or at times with other cats and dogs.
Are Savannah cats and servals the same?
No, a Savannah is a mix of a serval and a domestic cat.
What other wild cats have spots?
There are many of them: cheetah, bobcat, lynx, snow leopard, the genet, the serval, leopard, and I'm sure there are many more of them. There are many ways to figure it out.
Name seven kinds of undomesticated cats?
jaguars bobcats tigers lions leopard caracal serval
How many little spotted cats are left in the wild?
Many spotted cats are kept as pets and their is alot of them still left in the wild
How many big cats left?
there aproximately 50,000 left
