African antelope, takes great leaps (6)

I believe the answer is:

impala

(Other definitions for impala that I've seen before include "prodigious bounder" , "runner and long jumper from Africa" , "leaping creature" , "Breed of antelope" , "Leaping antelope" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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