1 across. Predator, not one half donkey, half yak, half cow: no animals here. 6 letters and 3 letters.
6 across. Fill full of food, fried, filleted. 4 letters.
8 across. Inappropriate sightseeing, missing nothing, revealing everything. 8 letters.
9 across. Having regard to predator, turned back stock? 6 letters.
10 across. In some parts of the UK, they say they can’t afford a bite to eat. 6 letters.
11 across. They’re privileged to be locked up next to ravens’ cage. 8 letters.
12 across. Architect of housing for big beasts and a smaller one covered in fleece. 6 letters.
15 across. Idle beast unearthed, defying odds. 8 letters.
16 across. ‘You can see the solution: bag it!’ – a Tory activist. 8 letters.
19 across. Bank on not counting pence and cents to be interchangeable. 6 letters.
21 across. Boatman in time of growth after answer is hopeful. 8 letters.
22 across. Eagle, one escaping from captivity, to depart. 6 letters.
24 across. Architect starts to build urban retreat to observe nature. 6 letters.
25 across. Architect, revolutionary, built new enclosure for king and (previously) emperor initially. 8 letters.
26 across. Stare at head of Guy the Gorilla? 4 letters.
27 across. Country intended to be heard in report. 9 letters.