Cryptic crossword clue
Contrasting 'be' and 'exist' — what ultimately separates some animals 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word IBEXES

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The straight part
We know that "animals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case animals = ibexes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IBEXES mean?

IBEXES noun
  1. A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.

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