Ant bear (8)
I believe the answer is:
aardvark
'ant bear' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aardvark that I've seen before include "Nocturnal mammal of Africa" , "Long-nosed antbear" , "Ant bear" , "Creature's" , "African burrowing animal, feeds on termites" .)