200 black-and-white photographs.

    He has learned to do entre-chats, pas de chats, and even a grand jete. When photographer Martha Swope caught Mourka doing one of his spectacular leaps, Life printed the memorable photo and Mourka's reputation was made instantly for millions of Americans. Here, Miss Swope's pictures and Miss Le Clercq's text convey his many exploits and suggest that Mourka may well be the most accomplished feline in the world.Mourka, a native New Yorker, shares a large apartment on the upper West Side with Mr. and Mrs. Balanchine. He spends his summers in Weston, Connecticut, where he indulges in his favorite hobby, bug-watching, and such favorite foods as asparagus, potatoes, peas, and sour cream.