Allowing the cat an outlet for their massive quantities of energy, however, can curb this trait. Servals enjoy many different types of toys, water activities, and games, especially those that allow them to run, jump, and engage in forms of playful hunting. By permitting the Serval to playfully hunt, one can easily relieve their tendencies to act as though in the wild. Also, these games will create a tighter bond between the owner and their cat, thus resulting in a more affectionate relationship. The Serval is also widely known for their mousing capabilities.
Servals love to hunt small rodents, birds, frogs, and the like.
Some owners of Servals train their cats at a very young age to walk with a collar or harness, and a leash. This is strongly recommended in order to allow the cat to experience a more abundant form of nature and to set certain boundaries in where the feline can and cannot go, as well as what they can and cannot do. The Serval has often been mistaken as a miniature version of the Cheetah. But, there are many features that distinguish this feline from the Cheetah. The spots on the Serval merge into horizontal striping running along the upper back and neck and along the tip of the tale.