Henry Williamson's Tarka was one (5)

I believe the answer is:

otter

(Other definitions for otter that I've seen before include "Web-footed mammal" , "carnivore is concerned" , "Water animal with webbed fee, brown fur and flat tail" , "Aquatic carnivore" , "Water-loving animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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