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Raghul Patteri

Editor

If you live in the shadow of big brothers, there is every chance that you will be overlooked in favor of the more illustrious siblings. That is how the Serval might feel in the company of the mighty big cats of Africa which co-habit the same national parks.

This small feline is special, and something that you must look out for on the African Savannah. In this edition, Peter Hudson explores the fascinating life, biology and conservation of the Serval. We know little about the species and the way the serval utilizes patchy habitat, how they move between one patch and the next and what action we must take outside protected areas to conserve them.

Today we live in difficult times – for the first time in more than a century humans are facing an unprecedented existential crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic is threatening our very survival, but how many of us think deeply into the real cause of the crisis? How many are aware of the massive destruction of habitat and trade in wildlife is the real cause of the crisis? To learn more, visit the NAT CHAT channel on YouTube and listen to Peter Hudson’s talk on the subject. It is clear that we cannot afford to take any species for granted and conserve all, even the insignificant. In this respect, the serval’s role in controlling rodent populations in the African savannah is an important role in the ecosystem.

PT Aware brings you interesting facts about different species and conservation issues from around the world. We associate with brilliant scientific minds and gifted photographers to bring you the best of both worlds, the latest scientific perspective, and spectacular photographs. Thanks to all the wonderful photographers who shared their serval images for this edition. Our next edition will focus on the Snow leopard, so prepare to upload your photographs of these elusive cats.

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