Toco, the Japanese man who enjoys dressing as a collie, is part of a larger pack.. Psychologists believe Toco might be a therian, someone who identifies with a nonhuman animal species. That’s ...

According to some sources, a 'therian' is someone who identifies as a non-human being - whether that is a fox, pig, cat, or earthworm. It differs from being a 'furry' as this is a fandom and not a ...

A therian is a person who identifies as a non-human animal, spiritually and emotionally. But when one girl came out to her mom as a therian, her mother's response was less than accepting.

“My nine-year-old daughter says she identifies as a therian,” Natalie posted on Reddit. “I’m very uncomfortable with this and I don’t know how to talk to her. ...