Witty saying has some point with animals (7)

I believe the answer is:

epigram

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'witty saying' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for epigram that I've seen before include "Gnome" , "Pithy and witty saying" , "Snappy piece of wit" , "Pithy remark - grim ape (anag)" , "Brief witticism" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.

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