Servals

First of all, there is no such thing as an average kitten. They are each King or Queen of all they see, including you. You only live to serve them.

Second, in Southern California, 30 - 40% of cats in Animal Shelters are euthanized. Some of them before the 'legal time limit', it seems. For less than $50 (American) you can save a lifelong protector. An arch-backed, hissing cat is a formidable adversary, and they WILL sacrifice their life for yours faster than you can blink.

Servals are felines related to caracals,lions and cheetahs mostly. Servals are the largest and fastest of the medium cats, they can run up to 57 mph top speed and are 5 ft 3 inches long. The most common feature of the serval is its legs, servals have the longest legs of any cat, adult males can reach 5 ft at the shoulder and 4 ft 8 inches for females.

Lions have no natural predators. Lions are Apex Predators that are on the top of their food chain and have no natural predators that can kill adult lions. However young lions are vulnerable to Hyena's. Also, adult Elephants, Rhino's or Hippo's can injure or even kill lions when there is a face off but that happens very rarely.

There are cats in Africa, but not the kind of cats you have, or imagine. The common cats that spring to mind are the big cats: Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs. However there are many medium-sized and even very small species of cat that are native to Africa:

Medium-sized cat:

African Golded Cat

Caracal

Serval

Smaller-size cat:

African Wildcat

Black-Footed Cat (one of the smallest species of cat)

Sand Cat

They have big ears to hear their pry and predators.

They also have very long, strong legs with help them to pounce on their prey. Because their legs are so long and strong they can catch birds out of the air. They have been known to jump 12ft in the air!

The serval is NOT an endangered species. This is good, for all sorts of reasons. So many wild cats are endangered. The threat has largely come from the trades, fur and, sadly, pet. Another problem has been degradation of habitat, specifically deforestation. Fortunately, the serval ranks in the "Least Concern" category of potentially threatened animal species. At least for now.

"Black Panthers" do live in the rain forests. But these are the only kind of panthers that do. They live there with the assistance of their black color.

A carnivore because it eats birds, lizards, insects, frogs, rodents.

It eats stuff like frogs, hares, small animals of that type. can't remember precisely, but i imagine it'd eat stuff like rats, too. they've been known to take down springbok, but most prey is rather smaller than they are. -Myrl-

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The Serval is a medium sized cat that can be found in Africa. It is related to the caracal and African golden cat. In Afrikaans it is known as the tiger-bush-cat.

no a serval can jump higher

Yes, a serval is a mammal, it is a cat.

2-4 kittens is average but a female serval could have as few as 1 or as many as 5

Servals are known for their keen hunting skills and adaptability, which indicate a level of intelligence suited to their environment. They exhibit problem-solving abilities, such as using their agility and keen senses to catch prey. While they may not be as trainable or interactive as some domesticated animals, their behaviors suggest they possess a degree of intelligence necessary for survival in the wild. Overall, servals demonstrate a form of intelligence that is specialized for their ecological niche.

They prefer small mammals like rodents. But also will eat small lizards frogs and birds.

It might already be. If not, it's because they are located in North Africa, and not many people travel there to hunt exotic animals. So, it's still alive, it's helped by the location it lives in.

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Ownership of a serval as a pet is subject to varying regulations depending on the country, state, or municipality. In the United States, some states, like Florida and Nevada, allow serval ownership with specific permits, while others, such as California, prohibit it entirely. It's essential to check local wildlife laws and regulations before considering a serval as a pet, as they require specialized care and habitat. Always ensure that you are obtaining such animals from reputable and ethical sources.

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"

The serval is not an endangered species.According to the IUCN, it is listed as "Least Concern".

In the wild, like most cats they have nocturnal habits. They do however hunt in the day as well and are therefore diurnal or both.