Viscom CM 235

The posture of animals also modifies their meaning. A Lion Rampant may seem more courageous than a Lion Sajant, but both are still lions, one is simply employing some judgement. Subtleties of posture are easliy understoood. This link below describes and defines a wide range of poses or "Attitudes". It specifies separate nomenclature for mammmals, birds, aquatic and reptilians.

Animal Attitudes