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A sound of a little kitten in the flower beds reached the wildlife officer (4,6)

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game warden

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(Other definitions for game warden that I've seen before include "reserve worker" , "Ranger" , "One employed to protect rhinos, say" , "Reserve keeper" , "Wild animal guardian" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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