Adam Stennett's paintings are so realistic, they could definitely pass as photographs. Although Adam Stennett has an endless collection of oil paintings, the artwork in the gallery above shows just a portion of his assortment of rat art.

Known for painting people, Adam Stennett has explored the world of rodents by painting these much-hated rats and mice. See how Adam captures these pesky pests in the gallery above.

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