In recent weeks, the therian subculture has taken social media by storm, becoming a central theme in various memes. Those who identify as therians see themselves as non-human animals, yet they acknowledge their human bodies. The term 'therian' derives from the Greek word 'therianthrope,' which means 'beast' and 'human.' This identification is not merely superficial; many therians express a deep-rooted psychological connection to particular animals, often describing feelings of having the spirit or soul of those creatures. Elizabeth Fein, a psychology professor specializing in this phenomenon, has highlighted how these individuals articulate their identities through various means, including social media.