Save the Serval- Video

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-the-african-serval/ - petition

Some information about the African Serval…

Did you know…African Servals typically weigh less than 40 pounds.

Did you know…The Serval diet consists mainly of rodents, lizards, and small birds.

What is the definition of ‘dangerous and wild’ animal? It is an animal that will hunt you down and mortally wound or kill you. The Serval will run from you rather than attack you.

FACT – There have been TWO BITES by Servals in 23 YEARS.

FACT – On average, there are almost five million dig bite incidents requiring hospitalization, approximately 12-25 DEATHS, and 31,000 reconstructive surgeries PER YEAR!

So which is likely to cause more harm – an African Serval pet or the family dog?

Did you know…African Servals were originally kept as family pets in their country of origin, Africa?

Over the years, this small exotic cat has moved into American hearts and homes.

African Servals can be our pets, make us laugh, bring us lots of joy and delight, walk on a leash and dazzle us with their intelligence. the wondrous beauty of this friendly, small, exotic cat is truly a picture of beauty.

Today’s African Serval population found within the United States comes from local breeders; most kittens come from locally born and raised parents. Bottle fed and closely bonded to mankind, this small exotic cat does not fall under the ‘dangerous and wild’ category. So why is it there? Why should this SMALL CAT be banned?

If we don’t SAVE THE SERVAL now, not only will the Serval one day be a distant memory but so will the F1 and F2 Savannahs.