And here's a reference image i'll be using for modeling. I drew the main guide lines in blue (hope i got them right). I've been learning nurbs quite intensively for the last few weeks so i think i'll try and model it with nurbs. But taking into consideration the great difference between theory and practice i'll probably stumble across a lot of problems on the way, but hopefuly i'll manage to overcome them.

I only found a side view of the lion muscular system and I could have really used the front view as well. If any of you know where i could find one i would really appreciate it.