Zindzhi Serval (Felis serval)

Zindzhi is a female Serval born mid- November 2007. She came to us on December 22, 2007 at 7 weeks old and weighed only 2 lbs, 2 oz. which is about half the size of the babies we normally receive at her age. Zindzhi had Rickets, so she is crooked in front, but she is doing very well. She will be part of our outreach education program and is a very welcome addition to our family.

Servals can weigh up to 40 pounds. Servals are found in Africa, south of the Sahara. They live in the open Savanna near wetlands on the edges of swamps and by the shores of lakes.

The Serval hunts rodents, lizards, and amphibians on the ground, but they can also climb trees to hunt birds.  This cat has quite sophisticated hearing to assist it in pinpointing its small prey.  Notice their large, round ears. Servals have uniquely long legs which serve to aid in prey detection, enabling the cat to see over tall grass for signs of movement. The Serval will leap vertically to pounce down directly onto its unsuspecting prey. Servals are also able to reach high speeds in a short run and are capable of jumping up to 10 feet off the ground to catch birds. As you look at the markings on Zindzhi, notice her circles and stripes. The serval is a unique cat because of its coat.

Serval Statistics:

Body Length	28-38 inches; tail 14-18 inches
Height at Shoulder	up to 20 inches
Weight	up to 40 pounds
Gestation Period	75 days
Litter Size	2-4
Life Span	19 years
Status	Least Concern

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