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These terms are related to a culture that studies and imitates anthropomorphic images of animals, as well as transformational ideas regarding human and animal forms.
The popularity of these phenomena can be explained by their ability to provide people with a sense of belonging to a community, opportunities for self-expression, and a connection to nature and their inner world. Whether it is an interest in anthropomorphic animals, physical activity, or spiritual identification with animals, all these phenomena reflect the diversity of human interests and needs.
Furry is a subculture that is fascinated by anthropomorphic animals, that is, animals with human traits. These include characters from animations, comics, games, and other media that possess human characteristics (for example, they speak, wear clothes, behave like humans). Some participants in the furry subculture create and wear costumes of their characters, known as fursuits.
The furry fandom provides an opportunity for people with similar interests to meet, communicate, and create together. Participants have the chance to express themselves through art, costumes, and characters. Some people find in the furry subculture a way to escape from everyday life and embody their favorite characters.
Quadrobics is a physical activity that involves moving on all fours, mimicking animal movements. This can include running, jumping, and other movements that resemble animal behavior. Training requires a high level of physical fitness, flexibility, and endurance. It is a unique form of exercise that attracts people with its novelty and originality.
There are online communities and forums where people share videos of their exercises, discuss techniques, and give advice to newcomers.
Therianthropy is the belief or feeling of some individuals that they have a spiritual or psychological connection with a specific animal, feeling that they are partially or fully that animal in another life or spiritually. People who identify with a specific animal may consider themselves wolves, cats, birds, etc.
Phenomena such as the furry subculture, quadrobics, and therianthropy are generally not dangerous for people if practiced without fanaticism and with common sense. However, like any hobby or lifestyle, they can have potential risks if approached incorrectly or taken too far.
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