The Serval. this synopsis is taken from an article by the felineconservation web site.

The serval is a medium sized African species averaging 20-30 pounds and standing 15-25 inches at the shoulder. It is a lanky species with noticeably long legs and neck and large ears in proportion to the rest of the body. It has a medium length tail about 8-12 inches long. the coloration is normally yellowish, with loots of black spots on the sides and stripes on the neck and shoulders. Servals are usually found in the tall grass savannas. Their main prey is small rodents, but birds, reptiles, fish,k and insects are also taken. Frogs seem to be a favorite prey. The Serval relies heavily on its keen sense of hearing to locate its prey. once it has located something, the stalk ends in a high leaping pounce. These pounces can be as high as 3 feet and be as long as 3-12 feet. The Serval will also make a high vertical leap when going after birds and insects, catching them with a clapping motion by the front paws or a downward strike, knocking the prey from the air.

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