The large feline mammal Panthera pardus (7)

I believe the answer is:

leopard

(Other definitions for leopard that I've seen before include "Wild cat" , "Spotted animal" , "Animal -- per load (anag)" , "Big cat with spots" , "Spotted big cat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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