The term 'bear-like animal' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'Panda'. Pandas are large, black and white mammals native to China. They are members of the Ursidae family, which includes other bear species such as the brown bear, polar bear, and black bear. Pandas are known for their distinctive black patches around their eyes, ears, and body. They are also known for their vegetarian diet, which consists mainly of bamboo shoots.