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 'spiritual belief'

A mum has taken to a parenting platform to ask for advice after her nine-year-old daughtertold her she identified as a ‘therian’ and wanted to be treated as such. Unsure of what to do, she shared the situation with others hoping they might be able to help.