A serious study of a phenomenon as old as humanity itself, resurfacing today with a singularity that deserves to be understood before it is judged. What does it mean to identify as a non-human animal? Is it a viral trend, a creative expression, or a legitimate identity experience? This book answers those questions with academic rigor and without prejudice. Therians: The Wild Identity Seeking to Be Understood is a comprehensive guide for parents, educators, psychologists, and researchers who need to understand the therian phenomenon from the inside: its history, its vocabulary, its psychological and spiritual dimensions, and its explosion in the digital age. This book offers: Historical roots of the phenomenon from prehistory to the contemporary digital community Real testimonies from both the Anglophone and Spanish-speaking communities Psychological analysis without pathologizing or uncritically validating Practical guide for families and educators with concrete strategies Ethical and legal framework updated to 2026 Complete glossary of alterhuman vocabulary Based on documentary and field academic research with more than 40 verified sources. Tectónica Editorial · MDP. Gabriel Alcántara Tovar · 2026