How some animals mark their territory (5)

I believe the answer is:

scent

(Other definitions for scent that I've seen before include "Fragrance" , "Pleasant odour" , "Distinctive aroma" , "Number of clues" , "Get wind of" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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