Felis Serval (Noun)
Meaning
Slender long-legged African wildcat having large untufted ears and tawny black-spotted coat.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The serval, scientifically known as felis serval, is a majestic wild cat species native to the African savannas.
- A team of conservationists has been working to protect the habitats of the felis serval in Kenya's wildlife reserves.
- While on a safari tour, tourists often get to see the felis serval in its natural habitat, thanks to its large size and distinctive coat pattern.
- Felis serval is a protected species under international law due to its dwindling population in the wild.
- In the 1970s, felis serval was one of the first wild cat species to be bred in captivity in European zoos.