Am I a Paleotherian? And What’s My Theriotype?

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Have you ever wondered if you're a paleotherian—or a person who spiritually identifies with an ancient, extinct creature? You've come to the right place to figure it out!

We'll ask you some helpful questions to determine whether or not you're a paleotherian and, if you are, which type of ancient animal you may be connected to. Just click "Start Quiz" to begin!

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Questions Overview

1. Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong era?
  1. Yes! I'm strongly tied to the past.
  2. Yes! I want to live in the future.
  3. Hm, maybe sometimes.
  4. Nah, not really.
2. Have you ever felt deeply connected to a certain habitat?
  1. Yes—the ocean or lakes.
  2. Yes—the sky or treetops.
  3. Yes—the desert or forest.
  4. Yes, but not one of these options.
  5. Nope, I don't think so!
3. Have you ever had the sensation of having phantom limbs? Like wings, tails, claws, paws, or talons?
  1. Yes—wings or talons!
  2. Yes—a tail, paws, or claws!
  3. Maybe once or twice. Hard to say.
  4. Nope!
4. Do any of your senses (e.g., smell, sight, hearing) feel more enhanced than those of a normal human?
  1. Definitely!!
  2. Maybe one of them.
  3. No, I think they're normal.
  4. Definitely not—below average if anything 😬
5. Do you often take the form of a specific animal in your dreams?
  1. Yes—usually a bird or furry mammal!
  2. Yes—usually a reptile, fish, or marine animal!
  3. Yes, but not one of the above animals.
  4. Once or twice, but not often.
  5. Nope, never!
6. Do you ever feel the urge to express yourself with an animal sound?
  1. Absolutely!
  2. Sometimes, sure.
  3. Nope, not at all.
7. Do you ever feel the urge to run on all fours?
  1. Totally!
  2. Hm… Maybe sometimes, but not often.
  3. Never!
8. Which of these images makes you feel most inspired or at peace?
  1. Fluffy white clouds against a deep blue sky.
  2. Sunsoaked grass field with lush tree branches.
  3. Windswept sand dunes in a desert landscape.
  4. Aerial view of churning blue and white waves.
  5. View looking up at city skyscrapers.
  6. Silhouette of a person looking up at stars and galaxies.
9. Do you already identify as a Therian?
  1. Yes, I'm a Therian.
  2. I'm not sure!
  3. No, definitely not.
10. Why are you taking this quiz?
  1. I think I'm a paleotherian, and I want confirmation.
  2. I might be a paleotherian, but I want a second opinion.
  3. I'm just taking this for fun!

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Understanding Therians, Paleotherians, & More

Therians (or therianthropes) are people who spiritually or psychologically identify as non-human animals. Rather than adopting a persona, therians feel that their soul is tied to a specific animal, and that their identity is involuntarily matched to that creature. There are also different types of therians (including paleotherians), so there are many complex layers to this community that are beneficial to learn about and understand. Fortunately, wikiHow partnered with therians and therian experts to explain more about therianthropy:


  • Therian Expert Reagan Conley affirms that “‘therian’…is anyone who identifies as a non-human animal. So, if you identify as an animal and feel you are an animal, regardless if you sometimes feel more connected to being a human, as long as you like you’re the animal and your theriotype, you can use the label therian….If you feel the label ‘therian’ fits and is comfortable for you, then you can be a therian.[1]
  • Therian Phenic Fox explains that furries and therians “are completely different sides. Furry is a choice, and it’s a hobby you can use and a label used by choice. Therians are an actual identity. Therians involuntarily identify as a non-human animal. That’s the main difference…It’s not a spirit animal. I think that’s the most common misconception.”[2]
  • Therian Safiri clarifies that “there are lots of different kinds of therians. There are paleotherians, or therians that have extinct therian types. There are cladotherians, or therians that identify as entire clades of animals. There are lycanthropes…someone who clinically believes they can transform into a werewolf…There are a lot of different ways of identifying as an animal.”[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Reagan Conley. Therian Expert. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Phenic Fox. Therian. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Safiri. Therian. Expert Interview