Beautiful Zuri Serval peeking out from behind her log. Is she waiting to spring out at the staff and interns who bring her breakfast OR is she HIDING FROM MONDAY?
Beautiful Zuri Serval peeking out from behind her log. Is she waiting to spring out at the staff and interns who bring her breakfast OR is she HIDING FROM MONDAY?
It is almost mid-morning catnap time for Illithia Serval. She often catnaps under her Cool-A-Roo but has been spending more and more time perched on top of one of her dens, boulders, or logs, just watching everything going on around her.
Jake, an African serval cat, lounges on his firehose bench, listening to the early morning sounds around the refuge.
Good night from the adorable Zuri Serval. ** ANIMAL FACTS ** In the wild, African Servals tend to be most active during the early morning and late afternoon to stay cool during the hot parts of the day, but they will also hunt at night if they need to.
Uh oh! What are these girls up to now? African servals Lexie and Giselle are on an early morning stroll, acting as if they are on the hunt for mischief! Can you hear the morning birds?
African Serval cat, Nala II, hisses, "GOOD MORNING!!"
The Serval: A Master Hunter Perfectly Adapted for the Wild - With their large ears and long legs (and we can’t forget their impeccable agility), the African Serval stands out as one of the most efficient hunters in the wild. They are strictly built for one thing: capturing prey. Read the whole blog at https://www.turpentinecreek.org/blog/
TCWR Goes LIVE with Education - Hear Mondo Serval's story and learn some interesting facts about African servals.
Hutch Serval is always excited to greet the staff and loves giving head rubs along the fence!
Hutch Serval often greets staff with head rubs along the fence.
Zucari Serval - ANIMAL FACTS: Servals mostly stay on the ground, but they can climb trees to escape potential predators.
Beautiful Ginger Serval is resting to prepare for some Friday night prowling.
Hanging out with Hutch Serval on a relaxing early Spring afternoon.
Serval cat Jake is worn out after playing with smashing his enrichment boxes.
Zuri Serval's Story
Species: African Serval (Leptailurus serval)
DOB: October 15, 2022
Sex: Female
Arrival Date: August 31, 2024
In August of 2024, a family in Tennesse contacted Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge looking to surrender their privately owned African serval named Zuri. According to the family, the attention and specialized care needed to keep the serval as a pet became too much.
9-year-old African Serval cat, Lexi has a more reserved personality and enjoys spending her days lounging and relaxing in the grass of her habitat, basking in the sun, or seeking out the cool shade. She prefers to keep to herself, finding solace in quiet moments as she observes her neighbors from a distance.
Beautiful Giselle Serval's Story
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Hutch Serval hanging out with staff.
(summer 2024)
Awe, you must listen to this!!! Hunter Serval has something to say!
Meet Zucari Serval
Species: African Serval (Leptailurus serval)
DOB: July 2, 2015
Sex: Male
Arrival Date: December 29, 2023