What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal that jumps requiring a lot of space (3)" mean?

The definition is "Animal that jumps". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ROOM (synonym of "space") [curtailing: "a lot of"]; definition: "Animal that jumps" The answer is ROO.

Animal that jumps requiring a lot of space (3)

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