Serval

Key Points
Welcome to the Serval Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the more unusual-looking wild cat breeds! This medium-sized cat is known for its different-sized body parts - very long legs, small heads with large ears, and long necks - and is sometimes referred to as "the cat of spare parts".
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Servals if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you want to learn more about this little African wild cat!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the Serval?
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- Leptailurus serval
- Felis serval
- Panthera serval
- Acinonyx serval
- Where can Servals be found?
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- Europe
- Asia
- North America
- Africa
- What is the average lifespan of a Serval in the wild?
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- 20-25 years
- 15-20 years
- 10-20 years
- 5-10 years
- What is the average weight of a male Serval?
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- 60-80 lbs
- 40-60 lbs
- 80-100 lbs
- 20-40 lbs
- What is the average weight of a female Serval?
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- 60-80 lbs
- 20-40 lbs
- 40-60 lbs
- 80-100 lbs
- What is the primary diet of Servals?
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- Rodents
- Fish
- Fruits
- Insects
- What type of habitat do Servals prefer?
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- Deserts
- Mountains
- Forests
- Grasslands
- What is the average height of a Serval?
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- 30-36 inches
- 18-24 inches
- 12-18 inches
- 24-30 inches
- What is the average length of a Serval?
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- 3-4 feet
- 2-3 feet
- 4-5 feet
- 5-6 feet
- What is the primary hunting technique of Servals?
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- Chasing
- Ambushing
- Pouncing
- Stalking
- What is the main threat to Servals?
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- Predators
- Disease
- Human hunting
- Habitat loss
- What is the gestation period for Servals?
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- 4-5 months
- 5-6 months
- 3-4 months
- 2-3 months
- How many kittens can a female Serval give birth to?
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- 2-3
- 1-2
- 4-5
- 3-4
- What is the main predator of Servals?
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- Hyenas
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Lions
- What is the conservation status of Servals?
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- Near Threatened
- Least Concern
- Endangered
- Vulnerable
- What is the top speed of a Serval?
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- 60 mph
- 40 mph
- 50 mph
- 30 mph
Types Of Servals
The serval, Leptailurus serval, is the only member of the genus Leptailurus. In the past, there have been 18 subspecies of this wild cat although this was revised in 2017 to state that there are now currently only three recognized subspecies (which is pending further research). These three subspecies are:
There are crossbred animals that have part serval in them as well, although they are not considered subspecies of this breed. The Savannah cat is a hybrid, a cross between a domestic cat and a serval that possessed traits from both parents.
While these cats are found throughout Africa, they are more widespread in Southern Africa. In Northern Africa, they are only found throughout Morocco and were re-introduced in Tunisia.
Interesting Serval Facts
This small to medium African wild cat is not normally aggressive to humans but it is not recommended to have one as a pet. They are still wild animals and they may sound like a cat, they do meow and purr, but they also hiss, cackle, grunt, cackle and emit a high-pitched chirp. Here are additional interesting facts about this unusual cat:


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