What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal found in middle of mountains, say (3)" mean?

The definition is "Animal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="in") + EG (abbreviation="say") = TEG; definition: "Animal" The answer is TEG.

Animal found in middle of mountains, say (3)

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