The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word EYRA
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The straight part
We know that "Wild animal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wild animal = eyra.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EYRA mean?
EYRA noun- A slender, reddish-yellow wild cat (Puma yagouaroundi eyra) ranging from southern Brazil to Texas.