This “Giraffe Cat” Faces an Uncertain Future

With its long legs and long neck, the serval is nicknamed the “giraffe cat.” These amazing athletes can jump up to nine feet in the air to catch prey. But this feline faces a difficult road ahead as habitat loss and the illegal pet trade are reducing its numbers in the wild.

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