I was on my way home one late night, when still at university, when a big cat crossed right in front of me. Being a catlover I naturally bent down to pet it; only to discover that the big cat was actually a badger. We both froze, me with my hand outstreched, the badger just staring at me. After 10 very long seconds the badger walked on.
I sympetize deeply with the poor cat on the picture...