Arizona woman asking for help capturing pet African serval on the loose

Serval Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information For Kids & Adults

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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