The Berry family: How a wolf pack is redefining identity on TikTok

The internet is abuzz once again with talk about the Berry family. The family, who identify as wolves, eagerly post videos on TikTok. The content usually revolves around their subculture. Members of the "pack" often have to deal with many negative comments.

Therian is a subculture in which people identify as animals. They usually believe that they were born in a human body by mistake and should have been born in the body of a specific creature.

For the therian community, animal identification is not seen as a choice or a fantasy but as a deep inner conviction or experience that defines their identity. Some therians believe their spiritual or energetic connection with a specific animal stems from reincarnation, while others may interpret it as a spiritual companion.

The therian subculture has developed mainly in the online environment, where people with similar experiences can connect, discuss, and share their stories. Therians often refer to themselves as "therianthropes" and may identify with various animal species, from predators to birds or reptiles. For many people, this experience is an essential part of their life and identity, but the subculture remains relatively small and unknown outside the circle of people directly associated with it.

Some time ago, a TikTok profile was created for a family that identified with wolves. The Berry family has been sharing videos about their subculture for over a year. The oldest woman introduces herself as alpha - the leader of the other "pack" members. The group also includes three different girls. At first glance, the youngest appears to be about 13 or 14 years old.

Many internet users do not understand the therian phenomenon. Some even confuse them with a similar group known as furries - people who dress up as furry animals or creatures for fun. The Berry family has to deal with a lot of negative comments.