Qasr mosaic leopard and VMS Leo/August image

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This is the reason why I don't like to build a theory just on images, all the more, on one image. No image gives 100% proof of an assumption. 
In the present case, no image from mosaics or manuscripts fits entirely, and I find it natural. It is difficult to say, which example is better. 
My first point (I hope, it is clear):
I don't see big difference between these: lion, tiger and panther below.



My second point:
If this image of Leo relates to ancient Greek or Assyrian and so on depictions/ mosaics/ zodiacs, how it relates to the whole VMs Zodiac, including the Sagittarius-crossbowman and the Scorpio-lizard? Does it relate to this Zodiac at all? 
My third point:
Why can it be a transformed medieval Griffin, since You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. presented in medieval bestiaries as a separate beast, still with the head and wings of an eagle.
My fourth point (last, not least):
The Leo of the VMs Zodiac has a mane, but it is too thin and obscure. I made a contrast of this fragment, so this detail must be visible a little.