In an earlier online survey, 33% of furry respondents answered that they have a "significant sexual interest in furry", another 46% stated they have a "minor sexual interest in furry", and …

This page is meant to introduce you to our community here on Reddit and answer some commonly asked questions regarding both /r/furry and the furry fandom in general.

“Furries are people who enjoy anthropomorphic animal characters.” And for some, it can be that simple. Many furries want to create characters in the form of a fursona: an anthropomorphic …

Mar 21, 2024 · A furry is anyone who has a strong interest in humanoid animals. Since the subculture first emerged in the 1980s, furries have built a vibrant community and made a …

The furry subculture is a descendant of science fiction, fantasy, and comic fandom, and the term is said to have been coined at a 1970s science fiction conference to describe an …

Nov 15, 2024 · What is a furry? Encompassing a vast spectrum, a furry is someone who identifies as part of the furry fandom and finds keen fascination and comfort in anthropomorphized animals.

In the broadest sense, a furry is someone with an interest in anthropomorphized animals — that is, animals who have been given human characteristics, like an ability to talk or walk on their …

Nov 7, 2022 · Furries do a similar thing, but with a twist. Furries are people who have an interest in anthropomorphism, which specifically refers to giving human characteristics to animals.

Furry Nation author Joe Strike shares the very human story of the people who created furry fandom, the many forms Furry takes from the joyfully public to the deeply personal—and how …

Oct 9, 2025 · Explore your creative interests and see how they tie into the furry community, whether it means creating fan art or fursuiting. Remember, you don’t need a fursuit to be a …