Facts about the Serval -- Felis serval:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height 60 cm, mass (m) 12 kg, (f) 10 kg.

COLOUR: Pale gold to tawny, with solid black spots which run in bands from back of neck to flanks. Black rings around short tail, back of ears, with two black bands separated by a white patch.

MOST LIKE: The Cheetah, which has a similar spotted coat, but is bigger with a much bigger head, a longer tail and smaller ears which are held back. The serval's ears are proportionately larger and held upright.

HABITAT: Open plains, savanna and woodland. Uses reed beds, long grass and bush for cover.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Tembe Elephant Park