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Zoophilia

By Cory Silverberg, About.com

Updated: September 29, 2005

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Definition: This is a paraphilia (the clinical term for perversion) that involves having an erotic attraction towards animals. People who identify themselves as having Zoophilia do not necessarily have sex with animals, but instead talk of having loving or erotic feelings in relation to certain animals.

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