Possible Clues:

• Mongoose described as a rodent by the Spanish
• Might the painter let up in such a beastly way? (5)
• Class ultimately nocturnal animal like a badger
• Animal deliberately concealed
• Charge beginner with animal
• The little beast could be made later
• Badger-like animal took food in opposite directions
• Charge pound for one wanting honey
• Rodent the Spanish also called a glutton
• Assess as large, for a zoo animal