Ursine mammal (4)

I believe the answer is:

bear

(Other definitions for bear that I've seen before include "eg Paddington or Yogi" , "Carry or endure" , "Give birth to; animal" , "Ursine animal" , "Large, shaggy-coated mammal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Mirror.

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