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When and why did the cat and mouse relationship become a metaphor for conflict?
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Predators and prey just don't seem to get along well. I don't think I'd get too friendly with something that wanted to eat me.
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Mice are yummy for cats. They are smaller than them and easy to chase. Which makes them perfect prey. They would get along better if cats were always full.
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