Serval cat

01/09/2023

07/08/2023

Has a serval cat ever attacked a human?

Serval Cats - The Risks of Serval Cats as Pets
SHOCKING EVIDENCE OF THE RISK POSED BY PET SERVALS

Copper, a four-year-old serval used by the zoo as an 'educational' animal in “thousands of interactions with people of all ages”, attacked a young boy leaving him with scratches to his head.

07/08/2023

What are some facts about serval cats?
The Creature Feature: 10 Fun Facts About Servals — Mary Bates ...
The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a medium-sized wild cat that lives south of the Sahara in Africa. They stand about 15-25 inches at the shoulder and usually weigh between 20-30 pounds. These cats are slender, yet strong. Their name is derived from a Portuguese word meaning “wolf-deer.”4 janv. 2016

07/08/2023

Are serval cats good pets?
Do serval cats make good house pets? - BC SPCA
Although serval cats are not included in the provincial Controlled Alien Species legislation, that doesn't mean they should be kept as pets. Serval cats are wild animals. Native to many parts of Africa, serval cats roam savannahs and wetlands hunting for prey. They have a poor quality of life when kept as pets.