Quick answer
Servals are native to Africa. Savannas, grasslands, and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa, absent from rainforest interiors and the Sahara Desert.
Native range
Savannas, grasslands, and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa, absent from rainforest interiors and the Sahara Desert.
Continents
- Africa
Habitat notes
Weighing 9–18 kg (20–40 lb), it hunts in savannas and wetlands and is Least Concern across sub-Saharan Africa.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the serval?
See our full serval profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial serval species profile.