Q. With reference to the African wildcat (Leptailurus serval), consider the following statements:
1.The most distinctive physical feature of the cat is its long tail.
2.It has longest legs relative to body size among cats.
3.It is categorized as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The most distinctive physical feature is its large ears. Servals have the largest ears relative to their size among all cats, which are tall, oval-shaped, and positioned on their small heads.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The serval is known for its exceptionally long legs, which help it see above tall grasses and leap high to catch prey. The serval is listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.
Source: The Hindu
