Small mammal of the mongoose family of southern Africa (7)

I believe the answer is:

meerkat

(Other definitions for meerkat that I've seen before include "South African mongoose" , "S African mongoose-like creature" , "S. African animal" , "Small southern African mammal" , "Rake met (anag) - type of mongoose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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