Bamboo-eating mammal (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

red panda

(Other definitions for red panda that I've seen before include "Himalayan mammal" , "Raccoon-like mammal" , "Asian animal" , "furry creature" , "Wild animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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