Gasses the animals (7)
I believe the answer is:
rabbits
This clue could be a double definition.
'gasses' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both substances as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'animals' is the second definition.
The answer is an example.
'the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rabbits that I've seen before include "Burrowing animals" , "poor players" , "timid people" , "Inferior golfers" , "Bat ribs in the mammals" .)