Serval Cat - One of my favorite cats due to their hunting capabilities. The Serval is an efficient hunter, catching prey on an average of 50% of attempts, compared to an average of 38% for leopards and 30% for lions These cats have very long legs (longest of all cats) this allows them to reach speeds of approx. 80km/h and jump 2-3m in the air to grab birds in flight. While hunting, the Serval may pause for up to 15 min at a time to listen with eyes closed. :-) Its pounce is a distinctive and precise vertical hop, which may be an adaptation for capturing flushed birds. It is able to leap up to 3.6 m horizontally from a stationary position, landing precisely on target with sufficient force to stun or kill its prey upon impact.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 06:47:44 +0000
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