Possible Clues:

• Raccoonlike carnivore, surprisingly
• Himalayan tree dweller that resembles a raccoon
• Endangered Himalayan mammal
• Animal that resembles a raccoon more than a bear, despite its name
• Small carnivore — dared nap (anag)
• Raccoon cousin
• Confused padre coming round with forest creature
• Chinese herbivore that's technically closer to a raccoon
• Asian animal's sweep blocking comeback of viper
• Contents of covered pan damaged by little beast