African Serval

18 responses to “African Serval”

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   menlo

   Apr 25, 2007 at 1:45 am

   Tease one with a stick of meat and it could possibly do 9′ plus your hand.

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   Mark 8:34 Photography

   Apr 25, 2007 at 2:39 am

   That’s incredible!

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   Adrasteia9

   Apr 25, 2007 at 7:20 am

   wow!!

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   Photocapy

   Apr 25, 2007 at 7:36 am

   What a gracious jumper!

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   JKaljundi

   Apr 25, 2007 at 7:47 am

   Poor animal 🙁

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   RRNeal

   Apr 25, 2007 at 4:08 pm

   This is a pretty amazing predatory skill.

   I’d heard of a cousin of the Serval called the Caracal. On wikipedia, at the bottom of the page, there is a link for a live-action movie of one catching a bird "on the wing". The grace of this animal is simply awe-inspiring.

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal

   I hope this park, zoo, or conservatory treats its animals well!!!

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   jurvetson

   Apr 26, 2007 at 5:16 am

   Yes… This was at a barn as part of an educational program for a ton of kids on Earth Day. Leopards, Etc. has a 22 acre area for the cats. The cheetah run is pretty innovative, to allow them to run at full speed after a fleeing target, and ending up at a place where the leash can be put back on.

   Here is a gallery of their gorgeous cats, including a Caracal.

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   periodic wealth

   Apr 26, 2007 at 3:22 pm

   I had a cat once that I found as a feral kitten (gnawing on a rabbit leg). She would routinely catch birds "on the wing" on my patio. It was entertaining as all get out.

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   msamaclean ©

   Apr 26, 2007 at 11:14 pm

   Cats, (of all kinds), do have an amazing abillity to jump with those powerful hind legs. Our Bubba Baby has been seen at least 5-6 feet up, after a bird. Such a short, but effective burst of muscular power! 😉

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    BamaWester

    Apr 27, 2007 at 4:29 am

    Fantastic shot. It’s a beautiful cat and you caught it in a great moment. Nicely done.

    

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    OksanaUkhina

    Apr 30, 2007 at 11:27 am

    wonderful jumping!

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12. 

    rebel respect

    May 1, 2007 at 6:31 pm

    Tilt!
    (Action now)

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    Helder Fotos

    May 6, 2007 at 1:01 pm

    Great shot!
    (ACTION NOW)

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    schneiderlotte

    May 8, 2007 at 10:13 am

    great shot !
    (ACTION NOW)

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    little.jafa

    May 9, 2007 at 11:37 pm

    beautiful little guy

    Seen in the the world through my eyes pool

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    Nicole A.K.

    May 13, 2007 at 4:58 pm

    wow! he’s so sweet!!!

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    TomiTapio

    Sep 4, 2008 at 12:57 am

    Sweet!

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    fantanasgrl313

    Jun 7, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Hi, I’m an admin for a group called *~Surely Servals~*, and we’d love to have this added to the group!

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