The serval, Leptailurus serval, is a medium-sized wild cat native to the savannas of Africa, known for its remarkably long legs, large ears, and striking spotted and striped coat. Its slender build, coupled with its disproportionately long neck and large ears, enables it to effectively locate prey in tall grass. The serval’s coat typically features bold black spots and stripes on a tawny or yellowish background, providing excellent camouflage in its grassland habitats. Unlike many other felines, servals are highly agile and possess an incredible leaping ability, often jumping several feet into the air to catch birds in flight. They are primarily solitary and crepuscular, hunting a wide variety of small prey, including rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects, often using their keen hearing to pinpoint their exact location.