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A cat and mouse game

'Don't play with your food' is not something this cat was taught. And just as well

'Don't play with your food' is not something this cat's mother taught it. Discounting anomalies such as Tom & Jerry and Garfield, we know what happens when a cat meets a mouse.

This beautifully shot photo-series captures the exciting sequence of events that unfolds. Nothing gory or graphic for the faint of heart, but let this much be said: it doesn't end happily for the mouse.

Photos: JULIAN STRATENSCHULTE/ AFP PHOTO

A cat chances upon a mouse on a farmyard in Sehnde near Hanover, central Germany
A cat chances upon a mouse on a farmyard in Sehnde near Hanover, central Germany
Little plaything
Little plaything
The mouse makes a leap... of faith?
The mouse makes a leap... of faith?
A giant leap for... mousekind
A giant leap for... mousekind
Catch me if you can
Catch me if you can
Gotcha! Almost!
Gotcha! Almost!
Enough of that. It's lunchtime!
Enough of that. It's lunchtime!