Furry Apr 2026

: A stylized anthropomorphic animal representation of oneself used as an avatar within the community. Over 95% of furries have at least one fursona.

Understanding the community often starts with its unique terminology and social structures: the furry encyclopedia

: Subsets of the fandom for those specifically interested in reptiles/dragons or birds, respectively. the furry encyclopedia

: The attribution of human traits to non-human entities. Common species include wolves, foxes, and dragons, though fictional hybrids like "folves" (fox-wolf) are also popular. the furry encyclopedia

The modern fandom emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s from science fiction and comic book circles. History - WikiFur, the furry encyclopedia