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	Serval
		Servals have relatively the largest ears and the longest legs in the cat family.
		Servals prey on hares, ground squirrels, hyraxes, snakes, lizards, mole rats, frogs, insects, birds (quails, flamingoes, quelea, and teal).
		Servals in the Ngorongoro are mainly nocturnal, this reflects the activity peaks of their main prey species: vlei rats and frogs.
	members.aol.com /cattrust/serval.htm (1209 words)

	Serval
		The serval is generally found in most parts of Africa excluding the arid desert regions to the north around the Sahara, parts of the western tip of Southern Africa and certain areas of the tropical rainforest belt of Central Africa.
		Although the serval’s range covers a fairly large proportion of the African continent, the cat is closely associated with water and therefore populations tend to be fragmented.
		The serval is a specialised hunter and has particularly sophisticated hearing to assist it in its task of pinpointing its small prey.
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /agarman/bco/serval.htm (635 words)

	Sierra Safari Zoo - Serval (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Servals are long-legged cats with big ears that typically weigh between 20 and 40 pounds.
		The fur of a serval is yellowish brown to reddish brown with fl spots and sometimes stripes.
		Servals are from Africa, south of the Sahara.
	www.sierrasafarizoo.com /animals/serval.htm (289 words)

	Serval Cats
		Servals have relatively the longest legs of all cats, an adaptation that is not for fast running, as is often asserted, but which seems to be primarily related to the problem of hunting small or medium prey in tall grass.
		Servals are found in all the grass savannas of Africa and are common in subalpine habitats including bamboo and forest as long as they are well interspersed with grassy glades or moorland.
		Even when the serval is hungry it may choose to play with the dead or dying animal, seizing it in the mouth and tossing it into the air and often standing on the hindlegs to swipe at it as it falls.
	www.valleystables-exotics.com /african_.htm (3036 words)

	Serval - LoveToKnow 1911
		SERVAL (Felis serval), an African wildcat, ranging from Algeria to the Cape.
		Messrs Nicolls and Eglington, joint authors of The Sportsman in South Africa, state that the serval is fairly common in South Central Africa, frequenting the thick bush near rivers, and preying on the smaller antelopes, guinea-fowls and francolins.
		Serval kittens can be tamed with little trouble, but are difficult to rear.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Serval (137 words)

	African Serval
		The main prey for a serval are smaller mammals, in particular rodents such as swamp rats and mice.
		Servals mainly hunt at night in tall grass and are able to hear their victims from great distances.
		In North and South Africa the serval population is decreasing due to increasing urbanization in those regions.
	www.peaceriverrefuge.org /African_Serval.htm (843 words)

	Serval (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Servals are primarily nocturnal, solitary and terrestrial, however, if pressed, they are good climbers and swim well with no fear of water.
		Servals feed on a variety of prey species that include rodents, lizards, hyraxs, insects, birds (some caught on the wing with the flick of a paw), and small antelopes.
		Mole rats are a favorite prey and it is thought that the serval’s large ears aid in detecting the underground scratchings of these burrowing animals.
	www.centralfloridazoo.org /animals/Serval.htm (361 words)

	Serval - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The serval preys on rodents, hares, hyraxes, small antelopes and birds.
		Servals have also been hybridised with caracals (their closest relatives) to produce servicals and caravals.
		The serval (Italian gattopardo) was the symbol of the Tomasi family, princes of Lampedusa, whose best-known member was Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author one of the most famous Italian novels of the twentieth century, Il Gattopardo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Serval (509 words)

	TISBA's Serval Gallery
		The Serval is the foundation cat for the Savannah Breed.
		The name Serval is derived from a Portuguese word meaning "wolf-deer." The Serval is indigenous to most of Africa including the Savannas, reed-beds, open woodlands and forest.
		Servals are less common in the most arid regions of the continent, such as the Sahara and the rainforest belt of Central Africa.
	tisba.8k.com /Serval.html (546 words)

	Safari Joe's Zoological Park, African Serval
		The species was formerly termed Leptailurus serval, with a sub-species called the Servaline because of the different color pattern (more numerous smaller sized spots) until both were found in the same areas of Africa and eventually found to be present in a single litter of cubs.
		Servals often hear their prey and react rather than reacting to the sight of their prey.
		The Serval can supposedly hear the motion of a rodent as far as 20 feet away in the tall grasses of it's natural environment.
	www.safarijoes.org /serval.html (391 words)

	Serval,Cat Species Serval,Wild Cat Species Serval
		Although the Serval is considerably smaller in size than the Cheetah, it has similar proportions to the Cheetah and is easily mistaken for its larger relative when seen briefly or from a distance.
		Presence on the planet: The serval inhabits the plains and forests of the north African countries of Algeria and Morocco, and in central and southern Africa, excluding the southern-most tip and the rainforest belt in central Africa.
		These "speckled" Servals from west Africa called servalines used to be considered a separate species Felis brachyura, until it was demonstrated that the speckled pattern was just a variation or "morph".
	www.indiantiger.org /wild-cats/serval.html (868 words)

	Serval Cats
		Serval Cats are often confused with Cheetah cats, yet there are some traits that help to distinguish between the two species.
		The Serval Cat does not have any difficulty in grasping and holding the catch, as it is equipped with the long paws.
		A serval kitten should be obtained only from a special farm, as these babies are difficult to raise.
	www.serval-cats.com (375 words)

	Serval Fact Sheet
		Description: The serval is well adapted to hunting small prey in long grass; its legs are slim and relatively long, and shoulder height is almost two feet (.6 m).
		Servals are pale yellow in color and marked with solid fl spots along the side and bars on the neck and shoulders.
		Overall the serval's distribution is largely intact, shrinking only in the extreme north and south due to habitat loss in the wake of changes in land use and increased urbanization.
	www.felidtag.org /pages/Educational/FactSheets/serval_fact_sheet.htm (789 words)

	Serval Laptailurus serval (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Servals from West Africa most frequently show a pattern mutation of small speckled spots -- these so-called servalines were considered a separate species (Felis brachyura Wagner, 1841) until Pocock (1917a) demonstrated that the speckled form was a serval morph.
		Possibly servals were never very numerous in North Africa, and water sources in the region are likely to be focal points of human use and settlement.
		Servals occasionally kill domestic poultry and only rarely young livestock (sheep and goats): studies of their diet in farming areas in Zimbabwe (Smithers 1978) and South Africa (Lawson 1987) found no evidence that predation was a problem.
	www.geocities.com.cob-web.org:8888 /junglelynx/serval___laptailurus_serval.htm (1614 words)

	The Serval: Leptailurus serval (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The serval is a medium sized African species averaging 20-30 pounds and standing 15-25 inches at the shoulder.
		Servals are usually found in the tall grass savannahs.
		Several countries also allow the sport hunting of servals for trophies, but this is regulated and doesn't seem to be detrimental to the population as a whole.
	www.felineconservation.org /R3/Husbandry/Cats/Serval1.html (748 words)

	The Living Desert - Serval
		Servals are blessed with fine markings, distinct fl spots on orange-brown fur, which, unfortunately, make them prime targets for poachers.
		Servals have a gestation period of about 75 days, giving birth to a litter of one to five kittens.
		Servals are not protected over most of their range and are in no danger at present.
	www.livingdesert.org /animals/serval.asp (274 words)

	Mammals » Exotic Cats » Serval Main Page
		Although the Serval is sometimes referred to as a low maintenance exotic cat when compared to some other exotic cats such as Tigers, it is advised that anyone who is considering keeping exotic cats should fully educate themselves in the breed that they are interested in.
		The healthcare and feeding costs of the Serval are NOT similar to that of a domestic cat, instead because they are still wild animals Servals should be on a primarily meat diet with calcium supplements and other vitamins given daily.
		The average Serval reaches sexual maturity as early as 9 months, but it is not uncommon for breeding to not occur until two years of age.
	www.centralpets.com /animals/mammals/exotic_cats/ect2898.html (1119 words)

	Serval Cats (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		In certain situations, the Serval has been known to work with a partner or two(usually male siblings), in order to take small antelope as prey, although the Serval in the wild is usually a solitary animal except during mating periods.
		Servals have been kept as pets in the past in Africa as well as many other parts of the world for thousands of years just as they have been hunted for their pelts during this same time period.
		If a Serval is raised from infancy with a great deal of attention and loving care it has been my personal experience that, although they are still a wild creature and not by definition domesticated, they can become comparatively as tame and friendly as many species of animals which are termed domestic.
	www.valleystables-exotics.com.cob-web.org:8888 /serval.htm (1904 words)

	Serval (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The African Serval Cat is a medium sized species of cat that is found throughout Africa, particularly in the grassy savannahs.
		Among all cats, the serval's legs are the longest, relative to body size.
		Servals are considered to be smarter than the average domestic cat, consequently, they can get into more mischief in a home.
	amirisavannahs.tripod.com /serval.html (283 words)

	Pet Serval Ownership and care fact sheet
		Range: Although the serval's range includes a fairly large area of the African continent, they are closely associated with water and therefore populations tend to be scattered.
		Servals are usually crepuscular, meaning their peak activity is between ten and eleven at night and four and five in the morning.
		Not essential for a tame serval, a dart projector is nonetheless a good thing to have on hand in case your cat escapes or has to be dealt with by strangers in an emergency.
	www.geocities.com /jetflair/serval.html (3801 words)

	African Serval Page
		The African Serval Cat is a medium sized species of cat that is found throughout a large part of Africa, particularly in the grassy savannas.
		The servals physical characteristics are adapted for their particular habitat and methods of hunting.
		While servals are well adapted for hunting by jumping and snaring or pouncing, they seem very skilled at probing holes with their long forepaws.
	www.patzmeow.com /africanserval.html (651 words)

	Serval African Cat Sevierville Tennessee
		A fast animal, the Serval is known for hunting birds by leaping vertically as high as 6 feet in the air.
		Servals do not however posses the land speed of their cousins the Cheetah.
		Farmers are being taught the value of the Serval as a tool for controlling the rampant rodent population and the associated problems that the rodents bring.
	www.rfadventures.com /serval.htm (375 words)

	Last Refuge stock film library: Serval : Film Log / brief description
		Serval and Kittens outside den, some on Zoom lens for wider shots of mother with kittens and kittens at play.
		Serval male(?), with very short tail; movement and hunting, includes WAs with Crater rim in background and at least one shot with Munge Stream in distance.
		Serval, female, Action continued from roll AW 64 - then at 1600 hrs after emerging from grass den, a short hunting sortie close to car.
	www.lastrefuge.co.uk /data/stockfilmind/serval_short2.html (1202 words)

	Serval
		These "speckled" Servals from west Africa — called servalines — used to be considered a separate species Felis brachyura, until it was demonstrated that the speckled pattern was just a variation or "morph".
		Principal Threats: the main threats to Servals are leopards, dogs, and of course, man. Because of their beautiful pelage, they are a prime target for poachers.
		Some tribes hunt and kill the Serval for their flesh, which is considered a delicacy.
	www.bigcatrescue.org /serval.htm (870 words)

	serval
		When considering a Serval as a pet one must realize they are a wild animal and some behavours cannot be changed.
		There is no love like that of your Serval when they are head butting and annointing you with slobber, but you must be willing to take care of and protect a creature with a childlike 2 year old mentality for up to 20 years.
		There is sadly a large number of Servals that come through rescue channels recently and the number is growing with their popularity.
	www.savannahcat.org /serval.html (530 words)

	Ladywildlife's Serval Page
		The serval is a quick, graceful predator of the African bush.
		The serval, with its long legs, narrow head, slender build, and prominent ears, is one of the most distinctive of the smaller cats.
		Standing on its long legs, the serval accurately pinpoints the exact location of its prey before leaping with a powerful thrust, forming a graceful arc, and landing on its victim.
	ladywildlife.com /animal/serval.html (810 words)

	Lioncrusher's Domain -- Serval (Leptailurus serval) facts and pictures
		The serval inhabits the plains and forests of the north African countries of Algeria and Morocco, and in central and southern Africa, excluding the southern-most tip and the rainforest belt in central Africa.
		The serval prefers to hunt during the early morning dawn or the late evening dusk, while there is still a little light.
		Serval is derived from the Latin word "cervus", which means deer.
	www.lioncrusher.com /animal.asp?animal=68 (480 words)

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