What animal is on the Hartford logo?

Excuse me, I was admiring the Hartford logo and I couldn't help but notice that there appears to be an animal depicted in it. I'm curious, could you please tell me which animal it is? I've tried to decipher it on my own, but I'm afraid my knowledge of animal symbolism in logos is somewhat limited. Perhaps you could enlighten me and give me a bit of insight into the significance of this animal in the context of the Hartford brand?