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Cape Serval
The Cape Serval
Reason for Extinction
The number one reason for the Cape Serval's extinction is the fact that they were being hunted for their coats and in certain areas their meat. Also the over-population of humans more than likely played a big role in their extinction because the Servals began to lose their habitat
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Interesting Facts:
- Servals can jump up to 10 ft. in the air and change direction midair, even at full speed.
- Go out to hunt between 10 o'clock and 12 at night & 4 o'clock and 5 in the morning
- Have the biggest ears and legs to body ratio of any cat
Servals are important small-hunters that eat a wide variety of smaller prey such as birds, rodents, fish, etc.They are extremely important in balancing an ecosystem because they help take care of over populated species such as rodents that pose a direct threat to the environment and agricultural crops.
Habitat
Servals prefer:
- Tall grasses
- Bushes
- Plenty of Water (Marshes)
- Sometimes Forests/Woods
Description:
Origin: South African Savannahs
Size: Servals are about 3 feet tall, their tails on average are around 17 inches long, while their heads are close in size of a normal house cat
Weight: 30-40 pounds
Reproduction: On average 3 Servals are born per litter but reproduction is not seasonal.
gestation period is almost 3 months
Lifespan: 20 years
Predators: Humans, Hyenas, Hunting Dogs & Leopards