Lions - Positions Back to the Lions and Glossary . The terms used to describe the body positions or postures of lions are also used for other animals such as wolves and bears, and most monsters.
Deer have their own terms.
The head is down with the eyes closed. Sometimes the head rests on the front paws, sometimes beside them. Rarely one comes across a lion with his tail between his legs, in which case he is said to be cowed or coward . Back to the Glossary Contents .