Leptailurus serval
Come and meet the Servals at Walkabout Sanctuary
Now these are really wild cats! Servals are African wild cats that are active both by day and at night. In their native habitat they prey on rodents, particularly any rats, as well as insects, reptiles and small birds. Servals have excellent hearing and can leap over 2 meters above the ground to land on their prey. A quick bite on the neck or the head and it’s time to eat.
These majestic cats have a natural grace and agility. With their extraordinarily long legs and exquisite spotted coats, they’re not only beautiful but also incredibly athletic. When you visit them, you can see them pounce and chase after imaginary prey, their movements fluid and precise as if they’re performing a choreographed dance. It’s satisfying to see how much they enjoy their space. Their healthy interaction with each other and the rangers, their joyful play, and their use of the vertical space in their enclosure, are all visible signs of how happy they are. Witnessing these wild cats is a reminder of the incredible diversity and beauty of the animal kingdom, and it’s an experience that leaves a lasting impression on all who have the privilege of observing them.
We look forward to introducing them to you. Would you like to book a Serval encounter?
At Walkabout Sanctuary we love all animals, including domestic cats. Did you know that indoor cats live up to 4 times longer than outdoor cats?
Indoor cats, on average, live 5 years longer than cats that roam outdoors! The main reasons for early death in cats are car accidents, dog attacks, and infections from scratches and bites from other cats.
Cats are an extremely healthy and robust species when protected from the dangers outside, so indoor cats usually live a long and healthy life. The statistics showing indoor cats live longer and healthier have been gathered by RSPCA and Zoos Victoria who have been collecting statistics on domestic cat health and longevity for more than 30 years.
If you have a pet cat, you can click here to visit the “Safe Cat Safe Wildlife” website to learn more about this amazing community of Australian cat owners. If you want great information and support on keeping your cat safe and happy, you may want to join the Safe Cat Safe Wildlife program which you can do via the website.
And you can visit our Servals, African wild cats, here at Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see cats happy and safe in a captive environment.
Just thinking about your cats (without considering wildlife), the statistics prove that they are safer and healthier indoors. It is relatively easy to adjust their indoor environment to make it stimulating and interesting for them. The fact that wildlife is safer too, when cats do not roam, is an added bonus.
