What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal raped and murdered (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "Animal". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RAPED + AND = REDPANDA; definition: "Animal" The answer is REDPANDA.

Animal raped and murdered (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #26493 | 6 Down | 2015-02-12 flower