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Lion cub causes uproar - by biting his dad's behind for attention

The cheeky cub took things one step too far by taking a quick bite, causing dad to let off an almighty roar


Every youngster wants the undivided attention of both their parents - but this cheeky lion cub took things one step too far.

The playful cub caused an almighty uproar from his dad at a U.S. zoo - after biting his behind during play.

The cheeky cub was trying to initiate a light-hearted fight with his dad, Xerxes, by jumping on his back but got a big telling off from his father when he nipped him at the top of his hind leg.

The cub scampered off to join his brothers, tail between his legs, after being suitably scalded.

The moment was captured by Scott Williams at Seattle Woodland Park Zoo in Washington.

Cubs try to catch a ride on their mum's back (Caters)
Cubs try to catch a ride on their mum's back (Caters)


He said: ‘The cubs Tandie, Gandia and Mandla were playing and testing their hunting prowess.

‘They wrestled with both parents and tried to get rides on their backs.

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‘The father did roar but the young cub didn't back off until a second much larger roar.

‘A short time later they were lying next to each other watching mum doing her nails by clawing a tree.

‘Fortunately mum Adia and dad Xerxes are great parents and teach their cubs new things daily.’


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