#aquatic therian

[taxidermycanine]

shoutout to chronically ill therians who can't do a lot of things that other critters can even though they're the same creature.

shoutout to fat therians who struggle to do quads.

shoutout to mute therians who can't bark, meow, whinny, growl, yip or make any other sound to do with who they are.

shoutout to deaf therians with theriotypes that are known for their amazing hearing.

shoutout to aquatic therians that can't swim, whether it be due to a fear, disability, or anything else.

shoutout to therians that don't quite know which animal they are yet, it's okay. you have all the time in the world.

shoutout to therians who don't have friends or a pack to rely on. you'll find your folks.

shoutout to therians who aren't white and feel isolated in the community because of that.

shoutout to therians who don't have the time or resources to fully be themselves yet.

shoutout therians who struggle to accept themselves as their type just because they're not a "popular" animal to see around.

shoutout to therians who are the complete opposite to that last part, no matter how common or uncommon your type is, it's still okay. you're still you and that is lovely.

shoutout to ALL therians. you are all important and wonderful, if you don't believe it then i sure do. i love you all.

[cold-fins]

THERE IS A THERIAN AT MY WORK CURRENTLY AND I AM LOOS9NG MY FUCKING MIIIIND /POS

I'm a receptionist at a hair salon and they walked in wearing a FOX TAIL and so since we're like. In public in a redneck town I drew a theta delta on a piece of receipt paper with a question mark next to it and held it up, they SMILED AND NODDED guys I wanna talk to them SO FUCKING BAD BUT I CANTTTTTTT AHHHHH THEY LOOK SO COOL I WANNA CHAT I JUST WANNA CHAT BUT I CANT WITHOUT IT LOOKING WEIRD TO MY COWORKERS

[shepherdingthepie]

reblog for bigger sample size!

[enchantingducktheorist]

Yo, aquatic/fish alterhumans where you at? You all honestly deserve way more appreciation then you get

[hopefulhaven]

specific therian thing I came across today. wanting to swim doggy paddle because it's affirming but also not wanting to be seen as a bad swimmer because of how inefficient it is

[fl0atingtherians]

Hello,.,. I'm really nervous but if it's not too much trouble could you do a harbour seal,,?

Tysm !!!:3 I'm sorry if I bothered you

not too much trouble at all! harbor seals are so cute I just had to draw one! X3

✨reblogs greatly apricated✨

[theriancultureis]

Aquatic therian culture is *bulb bulb* *splish splash* and hating the way chlorinated pools hurt my eyes.

ignore the fact there might’ve been a pause in posts I forgot to queue anything 😇

[rayraywildkinhelp]

can i have advice for mermaidkin :3 thank youuuuuuu

advice for a mermaid kin!

wear long skirts that remind you of your tail

spend lots of time in and around water

sing!! mermaids are known for singing, and you dont have to be good at it

wear accessories with seashells, scales, fishnets, and coins on them. these have always felt reminiscent of mermaids to me

listen to ocean noises, whale calls, and maybe even sea shanties

you can draw scales on your skin in marker, pen, or glitter pen, and marking color between your fingers looks like you have webbed hands! (first hand experience as a dragon)

eat seaweed, seafood, and things that remind you of what you ate in the ocean

hope this helps!

[jamiesolas]

Hey guys!

I’ve been thinking of creating a series of posters/prints on the prompt “as above, so below.” my current design is posters with connecting portraits of different animals, looking up or down at the levels around them. it’s meant to illustrate how all of us are connected as animals, despite being different species

This is a therian blog, so I was wondering if anyone would want their theriotypes to be represented? each poster would feature a different ecosystem so to speak. im looking for a wide variety :•] any suggestions are welcome

[monster-untamed]

This is me, Ya’ll

I’m at war with Tumblr’s picture quality

[candieduranium]

the wings are fake and do not function btw

[taxidermycanine]

5 WAYS TO HELP WITH SPECIES DYSPHORIA AS A THERIAN (with and without gear)

- please note that most of these are focused mainly on being a wolf therian, but i'll try my best to make it more inclusive to others.

1 •

my personal favorite, wolf quest! this one does cost money, so this isn't for those who don't have the money/don't already have the game. it really helps me feel more connected to who i am. you find a mate, raise pups, hunt prey, defend your den and pack from predators, and there's even a multiplayer option for you to play with your friends. :o)

(and yes, you can customize what your wolf looks like. all NPC wolves in the game have different personalities for immersion, including you, your pups, and your mate)

please note that the game is still in development! they plan to add a saga where you can live constantly with your pack and continue with new generations each year (and no, you don't HAVE to pass away). you can toggle whether your mate dies or not, if you play on easy you can avoid your pups getting sick by reloading saves if you're sensitive to that, there are constantly new updates being brought out that make the game feel more realistic each time and the development team are incredibly sweet. if you have the money i highly recommend this game, wolf therian or otherwise.

2 •

documentaries. a wonderful way to not only feel more connected to your theriotype(s), but to also learn more information about them! my favorite thing to do when i'm stressed is to wrap myself in warm blankets, turn off my lights and put on a documentary to calm myself down. bonus points if you DO have gear to wear during this, if not that's okay too.

i also like to have my plush friends join me so i can act like they're my pack :o) it's a nice way to feel less lonely as i watch. this also works if you're a domestic cat therian, have your plushies be your clouder! no matter what animal you are though, never feel less valid for wanting your stuffies with you during this. it doesn't matter if your theriotype isn't a social animal in the wild.

if you're an aquatic therian of some kind, i think a good idea would be taking your phone in the bathroom with you and setting it up outside of the tub to watch whilst you're in the water! (or shower if you don't have one, you can also use a kiddie pool outside in the warmer months). PLEASE remember to be safe during this though, if you worry about getting your phone wet then instead find some blue blankets and pretend it's the ocean!

3 •

going outside to where your theriotype resides in naturally. of course this won't be for everyone, since a lot of the time trips can end up being quite costly. something that i like to do is go to my local forest whenever i have the time to do so! i find it refreshing to sit by the stream and play in the water with my mate.

if you're a domestic dog therian, ask to go on a walk around the neighborhood with your friend! (or hell, go by yourself if it's safe enough, you're a free dog, you can do what you want). even as a wild animal i still enjoy this, so don't feel ashamed if you're ALSO a wild animal who wants to do things that domestic dogs do. it doesn't make you any less undomesticated.

if you're an animal that's used to deserts, i recommend going to where you can access sand (e.g. a sandbox at a playground, asking for a small sand tray to play in as a gift, a day out to the beach if you live near one). i also find that dried dirt that's very damaged can feel sort of similar to sand!

if you can't go outside for whatever reason, then there's always ways to make your bedroom feel similar to where you would be more comfortable. if your theriotype lives in dens like caves and underneath trees, make a blanket fort and pretend it's your home! if your theriotype rests in a burrow, make a tunnel with some blankets from the top of your bed all the way down to under it (if that doesn't work, pretend that anything below your bed is underground, and anything above your bed is the surface).

4 •

dressing in clothes that are the same color as your theriotype. i have this fluffy hat with ears that feels very affirming for my species dysphoria, paired with my favorite dark sweaters, warm pants and my tail. if you don't have any gear, don't worry! you don't need to have any to complete an outfit. sometimes clothing textures can also be affirming. for example if you have smooth skin like a whale, a bathing suit can feel similar to blubber. (if you have gender dysphoria, i recommend either full body bathing suits, or wearing pants on top of it and a jacket to help yourself feel more affirmed). i wear fluffy clothes because my fur is fluffy :o) it helps me, personally, but this might not be the same for everyone!

5 •

studying the behavior of your theriotype and trying your best to imitate it to the best of your abilities with the body you have. this can be as simple as copying how they act around each other as a family (for example wolves who are mates will rest their chins on each other to display affection), and as difficult as trying to vocalize what sounds your theriotype makes.

if you wanted to try the latter, i recommend looking at vocal exercises online before as a lot of creature sounds can and will strain your voice, i promise you that warming up your chords will not only help you sound clearer, it'll ensure that it won't take as much effort to do!

[cold-fins]

GUYS I DID IT !!!

I told my boyfriend I am an alterhuman!!! It was scary but I did it and he supports me!!!!!!!! Haha he laughed and says that he doesn't really get it, but he's known me for so long and he knows that I am. Weirdly animalistic. So I don't think he was too surprised lmao. BUT it was still really nice to finally tell him!

I've got the kind of autism where I am god awful at lying, and a lot of the time it doesn't even occur to me to lie (like the lady at the pool the other day hinting that if I was 18 I'd have to pay less to get into the pool and I just. Did not clue in until afterwards and then I felt foolish lmao), so I'm really glad that I don't feel like I'm hiding something from him anymore. He's honestly just my favorite person in the world. Our 2 year anniversary is also on the 27th!! Don't know what we're going to be doing yet but I am brainstorming >:3

Also I am near positive that he is some kind of canine otherhearted at the very least. Maybe I will introduce him to more things like this and see if he vibes with it

[fruit-flavored-tree-creature]

i went to a new specialist doctor a few days ago for my shitty bones and. i got diagnosed with severe depression? i did not expect that….

anyway they prescribed me a pill that blocks nerve pain and is an antidepressant at the same time!!! and i picked up my prescription today!! i’ll take it for the first time tonight so… wish me luck!!! i hope i can start walking without excruciating pain soon, maybe i’ll even be able to play the piano again! i’m feeling optimistic for the first time in a long time ^^

also i’m getting aquatic physical therapy and that is satisfying the octopus in me :]

[citizenoftmrrwlnd]

stimboard for : a lemon shark with ocean themes and fluffy slime requested by @sp4c3-b0y-123

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[st4rllyfish]

i need other alterhumans friends so bad hjhhjhg please don't hesitate to talk to me if you are from the alterhuman community!!