Servals are rare in northern Africa but common in southern Africa where they are found in grasslands, moorlands and bamboo thickets at altitudes up to 12,500 feet. They prefer to live near water.

What countries do servals live in?

They are found in most parts of Africa, with the exception of Central Equatorial Africa, the very Southern part of the continent, and the Sahara region.

How many serval cats are left in the world?

Although there are a few small populations in the north, they are thought to number around 250 mature individuals and are considered to be locally critically endangered.