Meet the Black Serval, an extremely rare variant of the serval wildcat (Leptailurus serval), a species native to Africa. For those unfamiliar with servals, they are often nicknamed “miniature cheetahs” of Africa. They have a slender build, stand about 54–62 cm tall, weigh between 9 and 18 kg, and are remarkably athletic—capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h and jumping as high as 3 meters to catch prey. Servals are solitary hunters, feeding mainly on rodents, birds, frogs, fish, and insect

The serval is one of Africa’s most remarkable wild cats — elegant, long-legged, and built for hunting with precision. Known for its incredibly tall ears and lightweight body, the serval can leap up to 10 feet (3 meters) straight into the air, allowing it to catch birds mid-flight and locate prey hiding deep in the grass. With its golden coat covered in bold black spots, the serval perfectly blends into the savanna. Its ears act like natural radar dishes, detecting even the faintest movement unde

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