Fathers take in new, bearlike mammal (5)

I believe the answer is:

panda

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'bearlike mammal' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for panda that I've seen before include "Threatened mammal" , "WWF symbol" , "Endangered bamboo eater" , "Black-eyed animal" , "Racoon-like animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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