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Ever heard of a therian?
Not to be confused with a furry, the rise of children identifying as animals has left some parents with questions.
Today we're diving into the world of therianthropy and how parents can learn to understand it.
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Deirdre Brander, Child Psychologist
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
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