Therian: somebody who self-identifies as an animal on a non physical level. For some, it's like they have an animal soul. Others, and animal mind. Others, both! You do not have to do quads or have gear to be a therian. You cannot choose to be a therian. It is an identification (although not to all) with an animal that is or was on the earth. Otherkin: Somebody who has a connection with and sometimes identifies as an animal or creature, making them feel like that animal is their family/friend. This can include fictional animals, too! Cladotherian: A therian, but instead of just one animal, it's a group of them, such as all big cats or all turtles. Theriotypes: the animal(s) that a therian identifies as. You cannot choose your theriotypes. Disclaimers: NOT ALL THERIANS HAVE SHIFTS! NOT ALL THERIANS HAVE GEAR, DO QUADS, OR DO VOCALS! NOT ALL THERIANS ARE FURRIES WE KNOW WE ARE HUMAN
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