Serval Cats: Environment and Behavior in Rain 🌍 Natural Environment of Servals Servals (Leptailurus serval) are wild cats native to sub-Saharan Africa, where they typically inhabit: Savannas and wetlands with tall grasses. Areas near water sources, such as marshes, reed beds, and riverbanks Sometimes forested edges, but they avoid deserts and dense rainforests Their long legs and large ears help them detect prey in tall grass and wetlands. They are solitary, nocturnal hunters, feeding mostly on