What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal could be Cat in the Hat ? (11)" mean?

The definition is "Hat ?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEER (synonym="example of an animal") + STALKER (synonym="a cat STALKS mice") = DEERSTALKER; definition: "Hat ?" The answer is DEERSTALKER.

Animal could be Cat in the Hat ? (11)

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