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    A group of \u201cfurries\u201d who meet up regularly in Liverpool use their unique fellowship as an \u201cescape from reality\u201d and the chance to \u201crecharge their batteries\u201d.<\/p>\n

    The so-called furry community is made up of people who love anthropomorphic animal characters \u2013 characters such as Shrek\u2019s Donkey, The Lion King\u2019s Simba or even Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.<\/p>\n

    Many of them have created their own \u201cfursonas\u201d as an extension of their human selves, and they base their alter egos on their favourite animals, reports the Liverpool Echo.<\/p>\n

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    One of them, a \u201cgreat horned owl\u201d who goes under the name Nox, said: \u201cI have a strong love for owls and have done since I was young. I held a barn owl once in high school, which spurred that on.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cFor me, when I wear Nox I exaggerate my human self more, I\u2019m outgoing and sociable. There is definitely a difference between when I am wearing the mask and when I am not.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Quibble is a hybrid of a cyborg and a space-themed dragon, whose real name is Martin. <\/p>\n

    The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts student said he initially found furries \u201cweird and strange\u201d, but after fighting the urge for several years he gave in and got in touch with his inner-furry.<\/p>\n

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    What was born was a \u201c40% metal and 60% organic sci-fi monster\u201d which would set Martin, a musician from Southport, back \u00a33,000.<\/p>\n

    The bass guitarist said it was a lifestyle for him rather than just a hobby.<\/p>\n

    \u201cIt\u2019s a self-expression for me \u2013 I enjoy playing different characters who disconnect me from my human self,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI don\u2019t like some qualities about myself so the characters I create have qualities that I wish to have, even down to my stance, my walk and my accent. It\u2019s a nice experience to be someone else for some time.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cI\u2019ll be coming home from university, studying all day and having the life drained out of me. Then, I go to a furry meet-up and it just recharges my batteries and brings me back to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Scouse Furs meet once a month in their costumes, which are known as fursuits.<\/p>\n

    Some of the 20+ plus group are happy to reveal their identities \u2013 a light-blue parrot takes off her mask for a puff on a vape \u2013 while others insist on keeping their human and furry lives as separate as possible.<\/p>\n

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    Coco the Rabbit doesn\u2019t mind intertwining the two \u2013 he\u2019s called Coco by his work colleagues and a picture of him is hung up in the office.<\/p>\n

    The 34-year-old welder fabricator drives from Wales to the meet-ups.<\/p>\n

    He said he was \u201cinstantly hooked\u201d when he discovered the community 13 years ago, although he added that things were different back in those days.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThere were no meets anywhere,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI had to take eight-hour trips to meets there and back. Now, numbers have trebled and I like that.<\/p>\n

    \u201cHaving said that, I\u2019m not overly keen on going too near to the public because I feel like you don\u2019t know what to expect. They can start pulling on your costume, ruining it, throwing things at you and the costumes are difficult to maintain so that worries me.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cI don\u2019t think we can convince the public otherwise. I think they will always find us weird, and I like that because it brings exclusivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Nox, 23, who\u2019s a software tester in real life, added: \u201cThe fandom allows you to be who you are and you won't get any pushback. We accept everyone for who they are.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThis community isn't just a kink, it is for everyone who wants to truly express who they are, it is for friendships and family and even work and an income for some.\u201d<\/p>\n

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