Answer: territorial

AnswerCrossword Clue
territorial(of an animal or species) Defending a territory
territorialOf or relating to a Territory, in the US or Canada
territorialOf or relating to a particular territory, district, or locality
territorialrelating to territory / a member of a territorial military unit
territorialOf or relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea
territorialOf or relating to an animal's territory or its defense