Conservation Status
The serval is not a threatened or endangered species. In fact, it is of the lowest concern. However, one subspecies of serval, Leptailurus serval constantina, is endangered; and more subspecies are probably on the way. The serval is endangered because of habitat loss and hunting. The burning of wetlands where small rodents live affects the servals' ability to find food. Overgrazing is also a problem. Also, in West Africa many people hunt servals for their fur. Serval skins are often sold as young leopard or cheetah skins, which are much rarer and fetch more money. Between 1979-1980, 3,478 pelts were recorded as being traded. Servals are also killed for their meat, which is considered a delicacy in some African tribes.
Servals also face natural threats. Hyenas, wild dogs, and leopards all hunt the serval. However, they are not as much a threat to servals as humans are. In order to save the servals, we must first save our wetlands.
Servals also face natural threats. Hyenas, wild dogs, and leopards all hunt the serval. However, they are not as much a threat to servals as humans are. In order to save the servals, we must first save our wetlands.
- 13 adult serval cat furs are needed to make ONE fur coat
A fur coat made with serval fur
For More Information:
On Serval Conservation: http://www.servals.org/home.htm
On Serval Threats: http://www.hdw-inc.com/savannahservalthreat.htm
On Servals: http://zookeepersjournal.com/wiki/index.php?title=Serval
On Serval Threats: http://www.hdw-inc.com/savannahservalthreat.htm
On Servals: http://zookeepersjournal.com/wiki/index.php?title=Serval
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This website was created by: Georgina Del Vecho Period 6
This website was created by: Georgina Del Vecho Period 6
