Serval

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: Unknown

Habitat

Grasslands, savannas, and wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly areas with tall grass for hunting and water sources for drinking.

Threats

• Habitat loss to agriculture
• Hunting for skin and body parts
• Persecution as poultry predators
• Illegal pet trade
• Hybridization with domestic cats (savannah cats)

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks and reserves. Regulation of pet trade. Research on ecology and behavior. Community education about conservation value. Monitoring of wild populations.