Facts about Savannah Cat

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   Most Savannah cats require a specialized diet higher in protein and taurine than standard domestic cat food due to their elevated metabolism from serval ancestry.

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   Savannah cats possess longer legs proportionally than most domestic breeds, with hind legs distinctly taller than front legs, enabling their characteristic upright posture and athletic gait.

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   Owning a Savannah cat requires special permits in many U.S. states and cities due to their wild serval ancestry and classification as a non-domestic hybrid animal.

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   Spotted coats with tear marks resembling cheetahs make Savannah cats visually distinctive, with their slender build allowing them to reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour.

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   An F1 Savannah cat, which is 50 percent serval DNA, typically costs between $1,500 and $50,000 depending on generation and breeder.

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   Serval ancestry gives Savannah cats their distinctive large ears that can rotate independently up to 32 degrees, enhancing their exceptional hearing ability.

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   Savannah cats can leap up to 8 feet high vertically, a trait inherited from their serval ancestors that gives them exceptional jumping ability compared to standard domestic breeds.

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   The International Cat Association recognized the Savannah cat as an official breed in 2012 after years of development to standardize its appearance and temperament.

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   Weighing up to 25 pounds, the Savannah cat is a hybrid breed created in 1986 by crossing African servals with domestic cats.

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