Serval Cat Plush Toy – Soft and Realistic Stuffed Animal for Cat Lovers

The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, known for its distinctive appearance and incredible agility. Standing 54–62 cm (21–24 in) tall at the shoulder, it has a small head, large, rounded ears, and the longest legs relative to body size of any cat species. Its golden-yellow coat is adorned with black spots and stripes, and it has a short, black-tipped tail.

Servals are solitary carnivores that thrive in diverse habitats, including grasslands, wetlands, and bamboo thickets, but they avoid rainforests and arid regions. They are highly skilled hunters, using their acute hearing to locate rodents, birds, frogs, and insects, which make up most of their diet. They are known for their spectacular leaps, reaching heights of over 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) to catch prey.

This species is currently listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN due to its wide distribution across sub-Saharan Africa. However, habitat destruction and hunting pose ongoing threats to their population. The serval also has cultural significance, appearing in ancient Egyptian art and occasionally being kept as exotic pets or bred with domestic cats to create the Savannah cat hybrid.