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Serval

the Felis serval. the bush cat, or African tiger-cat, distributed over Africa, Africa, abounding in in the S. Its body is proportionately longer, and its tail shorter than those of the true cats, in this respect approaching the lynxes, from which it is differentiated by the absence of ear SERVETUS tufts. Body about 40 inches, tail 16 inches, fur tawny, spotted with black.

It is found in the extensive grassy plains , where it preys on antelopes and other small game.

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