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    Photo 1 of 6

    (c) Morten Ross, some rights reserved (CC BY)

  • Serval, 2 of 6
    Photo 2 of 6

    (c) Peter Vos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    Photo 3 of 6

    (c) Wynand Uys, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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    Photo 4 of 6

    (c) Stan Rullman, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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    Photo 5 of 6

    (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    Photo 6 of 6

    (c) Morten Ross, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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Serval

Leptailurus serval

Worldwide
2,253 observations
Group
Mammals
iNaturalist Wikipedia

About

The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a wild cat native to Africa. It is rare in North Africa and the Sahel, but widespread in sub-Saharan countries except rainforest regions. On the IUCN Red List it is listed as Least Concern. Across its range, it occurs in protected areas, and hunting it is either prohibited or regulated in range countries.

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Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.