The Serval is a medium-sized cat native to Africa. It is the only member of the genus Serval. It mainly lives in the African savannah and sometimes appears in the mountains. Serval cats can climb trees and usually live in groups. Serval cats live in most areas of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, except for the arid deserts of northern and southern Africa and the tropical rainforests of central Africa. They can be seen everywhere. Serval cats are also in danger of extinction early on. This kind of cat has many natural enemies. Due to its beautiful appearance, it is also the target of human hunting.

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1. Characteristics of Serval Cat

Serval cats are medium-sized cats with a body length of 85cm and a tail length of 40cm. Their average life span is 12 to 20 years and they can climb trees and swim. Adult male Serval cats weigh 9kg-18kg, and adult female Serval cats weigh 7kg-12kg. Compared with many other cats, this kind of cat has a slender body, long legs and short tail, high and round ears, the distance between the ears is very close, and there are many variations of spots. Serval cats live in groups, and most of their food is rodents. They are domesticated in many countries, and some families use this animal as a symbol.

2. How much does a serval cat cost

The price of purebred serval kittens is 150,000-200,000, and the price of large cats is more than 350,000. The price of serval cats with relevant breeding certificates and pedigree certificates has reached millions. It is precisely because of the demand for huge profits in the market that the number of such cats has dropped sharply.

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3. Serval Cat Habits

The life characteristic of serval cats is that they live in groups on the African savannah, and sometimes appear in mountains, and they can climb trees, swim and other survival skills. The serval cat's movements are mainly vertical and jumping, and it mainly hunts through hearing. The success rate of such hunting is more than 50%. Serval cats usually go out at night and rest during the day. At night, they use their good hearing and vision to hunt various prey. The hunting success rate of servals is five times that of other cats. However, servals will also hunt larger animals like small antelopes. 90% of the prey captured by the serval cat does not weigh more than 200 grams.