A cheeky lion cub bit off more than he could chew when he nipped his father 's bum to get some attention . The little guy was just trying to be a good boy, but the dad had other plans for him and decided that it would be best if he got away from the cubs so they wouldn't eat The male lion cub backed away with his tail between his legs after his father let off an almighty roar . Photographer Scott Williams captured the play fighting at Seattle Woodland Park Zoo in Washington .
A cheeky lion cub bit off more than he could chew when he nipped his father 's bum to get some attention . He was trying to initiate a play fight with his father Xerxes by jumping on his back , but too things too far . The male lion cub backed away with his tail between his legs after his father let off an almighty roar . Photographer Scott Williams captured the play fighting at Seattle Woodland Park Zoo in Washington .