Serval - Botswana - Okavango.


Posted by fendleroc on Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:52 am

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This photo is not very good. I took it on a night game and post it because I had never heard of serval before going to botswana so you might be interested in viewing it.
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The serval is much larger than the domestic cat. It is long-legged, the hind legs longer than the front legs. Its neck is long and its head small, with large, erect ears. The serval's coat is yellowish-tan, with black spots, bands and stripes. The tail is ringed with black, and the underparts of the body are white or light tan. Individual servals can be identified by their unique features-diverse patterns of spots and stripes, nicks or cuts in their ears, and variations in color.

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by DC on Fri Sep 30, 2005 4:01 pm
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Great shot Louis.

These cats are amazing jumpers as well.
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by AForns on Fri Sep 30, 2005 4:23 pm
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I like it louis !! What type light did you have here ? A keeper 8) 8)
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:26 pm
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We haven't seen one of these in the wild yet Louis, well done to see one and get a shot!! :) :)
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:46 pm
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A cat that I totally missed in Africa even though others saw it. Nice shot.
 

by Debski on Sat Oct 01, 2005 3:21 am
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:) Interesting to see this. reminds me of my Lynx cat cicrling me right now. This guy has really big ears. Thanks for sharing. Good night capture. San Diego Deb
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by NDCheryl on Sat Oct 01, 2005 6:07 am
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I would take this one. I like how he is hidden by the grasses. You were fortunate to see one. Thanks for sharing.
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by fendleroc on Sat Oct 01, 2005 7:28 am
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Yes Al, spotlight + flash.
 

by Tim Grams on Sat Oct 01, 2005 10:06 am
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Looks like it just woke up from a nap. :oops: A bit sharper would certainly help, but it still clearly shows the subject.
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