Anthropomorphic Aliens and Creatures

[AlienSyfy]

I don't think I'm the first artist to use Anthropomorphism as a tool, for Alien Species in Sci-Fi, right?

[DinaHaines]

A new paper in the journal Biodiversity Conservation suggests that anthropomorphism -- the attribution of human characteristics to anything other than a human being -- could become a powerful tool in promoting public support for animal conservation. Specifically, the researchers see potential for helping less popular species.

[J'nae Rae]

Pride of Chanur ring any bells for you?

[Jeremyteg]

Anthropomorphization is pretty common, actually. The already-mentioned Chanur, the Kzinti from the Known Space books, the Gorn from Star Trek, and so on. Here's an article to check out: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/M ... pomorphism

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