Adorable lion cub gets told off for playfully biting an adult on the bum
THIS lion cub has got a bit of a cheek — as he playfully bites an adult on the bum.
The huge male then growled as the youngster cowered in the face of the ferocious beast.
Amateur wildlife photographer Craig Aitken captured the scene at Pilanesburg nature reserve in South Africa.
Local Craig, 56, said the adult had a limp, possibly after a fight.
He added: “It was a beautiful morning with the sun enhancing the magnificent golden fur of the lions.
“There were two males, two females and three roughly three-month-old cubs. This particular male lion was limping.
"He was roughly about 100 meters away from the main pride. Perhaps he had got in a fight.
“The injured male stood up and came closer to the main pride which were roughly about 40 meters away from my vehicle.
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“The three cubs, who were already in a playful mood, went to antagonise the male.
“I think because he was injured he was telling off the cub.
"The cubs were full of energy and play fighting.”