Cryptic crossword clue
Old physician loses container of animals 6

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

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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 = hippos.
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What does HIPPOS mean?

HIPPOS noun
  1. A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous (plant-eating) African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius)

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