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Date: Feb-15

Location: Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Did you know?

The Serval is a wild cat native to Africa. It is widespread in sub-Saharan countries, except in rainforest regions. The Serval has the longest legs of any cat relative to its body size. The coat is golden-yellow and extensively marked with black spots and stripes. During a leap, a Serval can reach more than 2 m (6 ft 7 in) above the ground and cover a horizontal distance of up to 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in).

About the picture

This photo of a Serval was photographed in Amboseli in 2015. The Serval was out looking for prey and upon seeing us, stopped for a moment to meet our gaze head on. After a few seconds, the Serval decided that we were harmless and decided to go on its way.

Fun Fact

The domestic breed of cat known as the Savannah Cat is a hybrid between a male Serval and a female domestic cat. It was first bred in 1986 and is a popular breed in some countries.