I’m the leader of the pack now, mum! Lion cub tries to be chief of the pride

Cheeky lion cub was with its family in Kruger National Park, South Africa. The lioness had five adorable cubs with her as she strode along the road

A little one running off is every mother’s worst nightmare and it is no different in the animal kingdom – even for those at the top of the food chain.

This lioness was forced to chase after her mischievous little cub when it decided to strike out on its own and lead the pack.

The lions were snapped walking along a road in the Kruger National Park in South Africa by photographer and wildlife enthusiast Hendri Venter.

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, SANParks – Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management.