In Tanzania, home to a cat, African serval , which is so elusive that it is very rarely managed to capture.
Ngorongoro Crater - like East Africa in miniature with its waters, savannahs, spread out in a large basin.
Here's the live servals. Brave predatory cats are not without charm. Animals up to 40-65 cm blades weigh up to 18 kg. In a small, miniature head "are" big ears, the largest of felines. And long legs serval. African serval in color resembles the leopard (or cheetah).
Settle animals near the water: they know how and love to swim. They feed primarily on rodents, lizards. Large ears and excellent hearing can detect the slightest rustle. Servals - great jumpers, they are able to catch (or knock down) a small bird in flight.
After the birth of kittens male usually leaves his family. To feed their young, the female herself is forced to search for food. But to leave the kittens - so put them at risk: They are completely exposed. However, it has no alternative. Herbal mouse in their network of tunnels - game is definitely not easy. But sharp ear can detect serval rodents even in underground shelters. He knocks a paw on the ground, hoping to drive the mouse outside.
The transition between savanna and forest attracts a wide variety of animals. Here and majestic giraffes , and small antelope, buffalo and leopard ... and living African legend, white lion , too, could live here ...
Edge of the forest - the richest hunting grounds serval. However, the concentration of all kinds of living creatures are here attracts predators and scavengers. But in fairness it must be said that the wild cat - a very successful hunter.
Servals are popular and in our homes. His birthplace, East and West Africa, as well as Algeria and Morocco. Life expectancy cats - 15-20 years.
Pet Servals - animals unpretentious. Food for them to buy, even in ordinary supermarkets. Their menu - raw meat, chicken, beef ... But it's better to have the owners of cats was a vacation home or a spacious apartment, because these pets on-love to frolic. Now this is the only serval cost 6-8 thousand rubles a month.
African Servals - the only wild cats, which can be tamed. They say some business to business meetings take their Serval. Perhaps hoping to give a special atmosphere of the negotiations.
Even in ancient times, the Egyptians kept them alive as totems. And to protect stocks of food in the granaries of the mice.
Price serval (a kitten) is 15 thousand dollars. However, much more is , Hybrid serval and domestic cat.
Owners say the African serval - it's insanely beautiful cat with character dog.
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