>>48359581Animal aspects can often remind us of attributes we seek in our ideal partners. Confidence, strength, fertility, potency.
These are found in other species beyond humans, even in imaginary species.
Elves, for example are an idealization of human fairness and grace.
Sharp features, agile bodies, confident gazes, can all be found attractive irregardless of the creature they are attached to.
In the end, it is just a fantasy.