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Further Confusion is one of the biggest international conventions celebrating anthropomorphism in all its guises. With an attendance of over 3,000 and developing, it's one of the premiere events of its type. Additional Confusion includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and general social activities.

A Furry monster is anthropomorphic, in which animal and human traits are equally present. It may be physical, mental or both. They can be funny or serious. Usage of the term furry is restricted almost exclusively to members of Furry Fandom or other ethnic groups conscious of furry fandom. The expression Furry is also occasionally used to refer to fans of the anthropomorphic arts. Such arts range broadly and include animators, illustrators, filmmakers, costume designers and actors, celebrities, voice talent, literary authors and songwriters.

Within the accepted usage of"furry", Roger Rabbit, Bugs Bunny, and Mickey Mouse are"funny creatures:" they're anthropomorphic, largely act like humans, and may be regarded as the animation equivalent Further Confusion of character actors. On the flip side, Usagi Yojimbo, Omaha the Cat Dancer, and the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are furries (even though turtles don't have fur). They're usually more"realistic" in look compared to funny animals and behave more like crosses between people and animals. They're sapient and just as much"people" as any fictional character, but they aren't presented as critters for laughs.

For example, the bunny characters in Richard Adams' novel Watership Down are sentient and speak to each other, but their behavior and psychology is very closely derived from that detected in real life rabbits. Other furries aren't so closely tied to their own animal sides, but there's always some amount of serious consideration given for this.