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When to see Serval in Pilanesberg National Park
Serval are most active at night (19:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.
This is Serval's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Serval
The serval is a slender, long-legged African wild cat strongly associated with grassland, wetlands, reedbeds and areas of tall vegetation. It has a golden-yellow coat marked with bold black spots and stripes, exceptionally long legs and large ears. Servals are primarily nocturnal hunters and specialise in catching small mammals, birds, frogs and reptiles. They often use their excellent hearing to locate prey in dense grass before making a powerful vertical leap to capture it.
How to identify the Serval
Slender medium-sized wild cat with very long legs, a small head, large rounded ears and a short tail. Golden-yellow coat is marked with black spots and stripes, with dark markings running along the neck and back of the ears.
Other species to look for in Pilanesberg National Park
Other parks where you can see Serval
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