Fun Facts
- Whether a serval is crepuscular or nocturnal depends on the prey
- "Serval" is Portugese for "wolf-deer"
- A servals' hind legs are longer than its front ones
- The Ancient Egyptians used to worship servals for their grace and power
- A serval's ears are the largest of any cat in comparison to its body size
- It also has the longest legs
- Nicknames for the serval include: "bush cat" and "giraffe cat"
- The serval is sometimes referred to as a small cheetah
- The servaline was assumed to be the same species as the serval until a few years ago when it was identified as a seperate species
- While most cats can catch prey in 5-6 tries, a serval can catch it about 50% of the time
- The serval is the fastest running cat, other than the cheetah
- Many people keep servals as pets, but it is against the law in many states to have one without a permit
- Servals have been bred with domestic cats to create a new breed called the savannah
- No two servals have the exact same markings on their fur
- The serval is sometimes referred to as the "Savannah Stalker" because of its wonderful hunting skills on African grasslands and savannahs
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This website was created by: Georgina Del Vecho Period 6
This website was created by: Georgina Del Vecho Period 6