मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

[3rd variety of LIONS]
(PANCHASYA)
They are whitish in colour having short tails. The hair on
their bodies are very dense and their mane are short. They are 2 to
3 cubits in height. They have long bodies. They appear to be very
terrible owing to their long jaws. They always walk jumping, bending
their heads. They have their tongues and testicles hanging down.
They are always sleepy. They roar loudly and heavily when they
are awake. They turn their eye-lids when they see. They have
small faces and long mustaches.
[4th variety of LIONS.]
(HARYAKSHA.)
These are very cruel, terrible and ferocious and very strong.
They have long claws and jaws. They run very swiftly in their
youth. They have small stripes on their bodies. They are very hun-
gry and healthy. They have long bodies and long mane covering
their faces. They are whitish-brown having tails in grey colour. They
walk roaring loudly and terribly. They have a little sleep. They are
always perspiring. Saliva would be ousing out in childhood. They are
very passionate in their youth. They ever lift their tails. They are
very fond of lying in shadow.
[5th variety of LIONS.]
(KESARI.)
These lions dwell always in caves. Their tongues are red
and more in their youth. They roar very terribly and loudly in
their youth. They do not relish much food. They have strong legs
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