Wild animal's name (3)

I believe the answer is:

dan

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'name' is the definition.

'wild animal's' is the wordplay.
'DAN' is hidden within the letters.
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(Other definitions for dan that I've seen before include "Karate expert" , "Black-belt grade of proficiency" , "Level of proficiency in Japanese combative sport" , "Tribe" , "Grade of proficiency in judo" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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