What is the difference between a furry and a therian? "In general, furries are individuals who say they are furries. Therians are individuals who believe they are not completely human and instead identify as a species of non-human animal. Otherkin are individuals who believe they are not completely human and, instead identify as a mythical or fantasy-based being" - from google. the other one-- i made: it could mean youre super connected to an animal or you could have been that said animal in a past life it can be multiple animals, those people are called polytherians.