Hides, but doesn't lie low (5,2,3,5) ?A?E?, ??, T?E, ???L? maybe TAKES TO THE HILLS? The homes are on the left side (5) L???S maybe LAIRS? Is obviously surprised by the way the animals turn tail. (6) S??R?S maybe SMARTS? What "Gone With The Wind" must be! (5,10) ???H?, L?T?R?T?R?
something LITERATURE? A token cut (4) C?I?