Climate change - has it wiped out this beast? (5)
I believe the answer is:
camel
'this beast?' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Beast of burden' mean 'camel' so perhaps 'beast' could also mean 'camel')
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for camel that I've seen before include "Humped ungulate" , "Yellowish" , "Beast of burden in desert regions" , "Beastly type" , "African transport" .)