North American mammal (7)

I believe the answer is:

raccoon

(Other definitions for raccoon that I've seen before include "Smallish American animal" , "wild animal" , "Omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to N and C America" , "Animal with grey fur and black bands across tail and face" , "Mammal with pointed muzzle and long tail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Telegraph.

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