Furries have been portrayed as sexually motivated in the media and popular culture, although little empirical research has addressed this issue. Some practice fursuiting, or wearing costumes that resemble anthropomorphic animals.
They often strongly identify with anthropomorphic animals and create fursonas, identities of themselves as those anthropomorphic animals. Furries are individuals who are especially interested in anthropomorphic or cartoon animals (e.g., Bugs Bunny).
