We are a social group at RPI focused on creating lasting connections and bonds for individuals with a common interest in anthropomorphic animals in media. This includes furries, artists, mascot enthusiasts, therians, and more. Drawings, paintings, animations, costumes (both cosplay and fursuits), music, and beyond — if it includes anthropomorphic animals, it’s something we’re interested in appreciating, discussing, and creating.

This is community of diverse interests who come together to discuss and appreciate media featuring anthropomorphic animals. You might think of the characters in movies like Zootopia, with its metropolis of animals walking and talking with each other. Alternatively, you might think of video game icons like Sonic the Hedgehog, or even the rabbits whose adventures are chronicled in the book Watership Down. This community includes fans, artists, writers, cosplayers, gamers, role players, and more. There is no exact definition as to what makes a furry, as so many people participate in so many different ways, or what makes media furry instead of popular culture. In general, though, we would define a furry as someone who both enjoys the idea of anthropomorphic animals and describes themselves as a furry.

For more information about furries, including a robust body of scientific research, we recommend Furscience, the public face of the International Anthropomorphic Research Project (IARP). The IARP is a multidisciplinary team of scientists studying the furry fandom via psychology, anthropology, and sociology.