What does the cryptic crossword clue "Father bears also threatened beast (5)" mean?

The definition is "beast". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AND (synonym="AND") in PA (synonym="familiar term for one’s father") = PANDA; definition: "threatened beast" The answer is PANDA.

Father bears also threatened beast (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28983 | 3 Down | 2023-02-02 flower

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