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Serval

Leptailurus serval

Why the serval?

The serval is a medium-sized African wild cat with a slender body, a small head, and remarkably large, rounded ears. It reaches a body length of 70-100 cm plus a 30-45 cm tail and weighs around 9-18 kg. Its tawny coat is patterned with black spots and stripes that vary from one individual to the next, and it has the longest legs relative to body size of any cat.

Did you know?

Thanks to its exceptionally long legs and powerful hindquarters, a serval can leap up to 3 metres into the air to snatch a bird in flight. Its dexterous front paws are even nimble enough to work simple door handles.

IUCN Red ListLeast Concern

Carnivores

How adoption works

1Choose a tier and pay online by card.
2You'll receive a confirmation by e-mail and the adoption certificate within 14 days.
3We'll keep sending you updates and photos of your animal.
4For the Patron and Benefactor tiers we'll arrange a visit and experiences with you.

The adoption is symbolic — the animal stays in the care of the zoo. It also makes a great gift: in the note at checkout, tell us who the certificate should be made out to. More information at info@zoosedlec.cz.

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