Alike DNA studies have shown the African golden cat and the caracal is closely related to the serval (Leptailurus serval), and may have divided by cross breeding. Though the serval (Leptailurus serval) is specialized for catching rodents, it is an opportunistic predator whose diet also includes birds, hares, hyraxes, reptiles, insects, fish, and frogs. The serval (Leptailurus serval) has been observed taking bigger animals, such as deer, gazelle, and springbok, though over 90% of the serval (Leptailurus serval) prey weighs less than 200 g (7 oz). The serval (Leptailurus serval) eats very quickly, sometimes too rapidly, causing it to gag and regurgitate due to clogging in the throat. Small prey is devoured whole. The long legs and neck allow the serval (Leptailurus serval) to see over tall grasses, while its ears are used to notice prey, even those burrowing underground.
The serval (Leptailurus serval) has been recognized to dig into burrows in search of under ground prey, and to leap 3 to 5 m into the air to grab birds in flight. While hunting, the serval (Leptailurus serval) may silence for up to 15 minutes at a time to listen with eyes closed. The serval (Leptailurus serval) pounce is a distinctive and precise vertical hop, which might be an adaptation for capturing rosy birds. The serval (Leptailurus serval) is an efficient killer, catching prey on an average of 50% of attempts (with a 67% success rate at night), compared to around one in ten attempts for most species of cat. Its main environment is the savanna, although melanistic are more typically found in mountainous areas.
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The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a average sized African wild cat. Current molecular DNA analysis indicates serval (Leptailurus serval) descend from the same Felid ancestor as the lion. The serval (Leptailurus serval) maintains its own special lineage, and appears to share ordinary traits with the cheetah, which may have descended from ancient serval (Leptailurus serval). The serval (Leptailurus serval) needs watercourses inside its territory, so it does not live in half deserts or dry steppes.
The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a average sized African wild cat. Current molecular DNA analysis indicates serval (Leptailurus serval) descend from the same Felid ancestor as the lion. The serval (Leptailurus serval) maintains its own special lineage, and appears to share ordinary traits with the cheetah, which may have descended from ancient serval (Leptailurus serval). The serval (Leptailurus serval) needs watercourses inside its territory, so it does not live in half deserts or dry steppes.
