Psychologists believe Toco might be a therian, someone who identifies with a nonhuman animal species. That’s not the same as a furry, who enjoys occasional cosplay in an animal costume or ...

A mum has taken to a parenting platform to ask for advice after her nine-year-old daughter told her she identified as a ‘therian’ and wanted to be treated as such. Unsure of what to do ...

If we were growing up today, it’s possible that my sister would have identified as a therian, like Natalie’s nine-year-old daughter. “My nine-year-old daughter says she identifies as a ...

The term therian refers to people who identify as non-human animals on a deep level and engage in behaviours associated with their animal identity. They differ from furries, who see their animal ...