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When: August 4, 2019
Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands
One of the absolute most special moments of this past year, was watching this Serval kitten grow up 
She was taken back to a place where her Mom kept her hidden (when she didn't carry her around). She's a little warrior, being a single kitten after many twins and even triplets once. Mom clearly didn't know how to keep this singleton occupied, but the kitten thrived regardless.
Species: Serval
Latin name: Leptailurus Serval
Originiates from Africa.
Current status: Least Concern
Did you know:
…DNA studies have shown that the Serval is closely related to the African Wild Cat, and the Caracal.
…Its long legs make it able for the Serval to achieve a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
…The white spots on the back of the Serval’s ears are called “ocelli” and are used to signal kittens when hunting.
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Comments: 23
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Thanks, she's incredibly cute
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You're welcome. Love your gallery with all the fantastic pictures. Animals are mesmerizing.
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Thank you so much, that means a lot
They are quite mesmerizing, animals are my very favorite photography subject
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Thanks 😊
It was the first time for us seeing a Serval this young and small, too!
So precious and memorable 💕
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I've mentioned the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa Florida before to you. They have a few servals there. Rescued from stupid people who thought they would make good pets. A couple were even declawed is you can imagine. When these people realized that their house was being demolished or they were getting attached (instinct) they would either cage them in basements or let them loose. Thankfully some have been rescued. They can never be returned to the wild due to the things that have been done to them, but they will live their lived out in comfort and freedom is large areas.
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I love rescue places like that
They cannot change the nightmare that was these Cats precious lives,but they name the future a bit brighter.
People are so ignorant and stupid at times..
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That’s a Serval???
Looks more like a Clouded Leopard or a Snow Leopard in this photo.
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Hehe, that's a baby Serval for you, very well camouflaged 😉
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