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What animal family does the serval belong to?

The serval belongs to the Felidae family, which includes all 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 is the serval's closest relative?

Serval is closely related to the African Golden Cat and the Caracal


What is a female Serval called?

A female serval is simply called a "female serval." The term for a female serval does not change based on gender.


How many serval cats are left?

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"

Related Questions

What animal family does the serval belong to?

The serval belongs to the Felidae family, which includes all 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 is the serval's closest relative?

Serval is closely related to the African Golden Cat and the Caracal


Where do serval cats live?

Servals live in South Africa.


Where serval cats live?

Servals live in South Africa.


What are some wild cats that live in Africa?

Ceetahs, lions, leopards, caracals, serval cats,


How many facial bones do cat's have?

cats have 16 facial bones


How many bones are in a cats body?

There are approximately 244 bones in a cats body. This number can vary depending on the length of the cat's tail.


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.


How many bones are there in a cats ear?

A cat has 27 bones in each ear.


Are Savannah cats and servals the same?

No, a Savannah is a mix of a serval and a domestic cat.


How many bones are in a cats legs?

210