Serval
Felis serval
Key identification features
A long legged cat with a relatively short tail – approximately 1/3rd the length of its body. Fur yellow with black spots. Melanistic individuals are common in montane areas of East Africa. HB 70-90 cm. T 25-35 cm. WT 8-17 kg.
Habitat and social behaviour
Solitary, found in open savannas, bushland and montane grasslands.
Similar species
Caracal is a similar size and shape, but is a brown colour, lacks spots and has characteristic ear tufts.
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