African Serval
Where does it live?  Throughout southern Africa.  It inhabits hot coastal thornscrub grasslands, savanna woodlands, lowland mountain areas and even in the moist conditions of elevations above 10,000 feet.
What does it look like?  In proportion to its legs, the serval has the longest legs of all felids, with adult males standing up to 20 inches at the shoulders.  Males weighing in excess of 40 pounds have been documented although 25 to 35 pounds is normal with females ranging from 20 to 30 pounds.  It has large, oval shaped ears and black to dark brown spots that are somewhat irregular circular markings that cover the entire body with the exception of the chin and upper neck area.  The spots located along the back near the backbone ten to overlap and form a series of parallel stripes from the back of the head to the shoulders. 
How does it hunt for food?  A medium-sized cat which tries to remain hidden within its habitat while constantly searching for prey.  The long legs help it to peer over tall vegetation and the thick grasses that are common to much of its habitat.  Although not extremely powerful, the serval takes advantage of its quickness and body weight by rising on its hind legs, driving its forefeet into the grass where the prey has been detected.  In the instance of a direct hit, the prey is often stunned but even near misses frighten the prey into scampering from its cover where the quick reflexes and agility of the serval allow it to easily catch its meal. 
What does it eat?  Prey include small rodents, lizards, fish and guineafowl.