Bright ZOO

BRIGHTS ZOO
3425 HWY 11E
Limestone, TN 37681

Tel: (423) 257-1927


Brights Zoo is a privately owned zoo. Therefore, the zoo does not receive state, local or federal funding of any kind. All admissions proceeds goes directly towards caring for the animals and upkeep of the zoo. This includes animal housing, appropriate diet, veterinary care, new exhibit and design for all maintenance of the facility.

 

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SERVAL

Distribution Map

[Leptailurus serval]
Habitat: Savanna and mountainous areas
Height: 21"
Weight: Males: 25-55 lbs, Females: 20-40 lbs
Max Lifespan: 20 years
Gestation Period: 66-77 days
Number of Young: 2-3 kittens

- Has the longest legs of all cats, relative to body size.
- Long legs and neck allow the Serval to see over tall grasses.
- Its ears are used to detect prey, even those burrowing underground.
- While hunting, the Serval will pause for up to 15 minutes at a time to listen with eyes closed.
- Is a highly efficient hunter, catching prey on as many as 50% of attempts (compared to 10% for most other cats).
- Can climb and swim, but seldom does.
- The Serval has been bred with the domestic cat to create a hybrid breed of domestic cat called the Savannah.

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