Striped creature (5)
I believe the answer is:
zebra
'striped creature' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for zebra that I've seen before include "Fleet striped African equine" , "Striped quadruped" , "Striped equine animal" , "Animal like striped pony" , "Wild animal like striped white horse" .)