11. Servals
Servals, native to Africa, are strikingly beautiful but remain very much wild cats at heart.
They require vast territories to roam and are natural hunters, making them a poor fit for domestic life.
Their powerful legs enable them to jump several feet in the air, allowing easy escapes from enclosures and posing risks to other pets and people.
As National Geographic points out, servals can be unpredictable and difficult for even experienced owners to manage safely and responsibly.