Wild animals getting bugs (7)
I believe the answer is:
badgers
'bugs' is the definition.
('badger' can be a synonym of 'bug')
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for badgers that I've seen before include "Burrowing mammals with strong claws" , "Pesters; black and white nocturnal animals" , "Bullies" , "Pesters like burrowing animals" .)