Edgy beagle noting animal from South Asian region (6)

I believe the answer is:

bengal

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'south asian region' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for bengal that I've seen before include "Former province now divided between India and Bangladesh" , "... Bay area" , "region of India" , "cat" , "Beautiful endangered tiger of India" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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