Dang it, I accidentally picked self expression instead of art. Granted, those two are probably related.
Anthros/animals are another means or artistic expression for me alongside humans and stuff, and I've been drawing them for years before I even knew what the furry fandom was. I also like creating crafts, plushies, sculpture, etc. Fiction as well I suppose. I'm not in the fandom for the 'lifestyle' or thinking that I'm part animal, among other reasons(though it's cool if other people are). I just like anthros...
Also, the community is another big one. I haven't been around a ton of other furry communities tbh, but I'm glad to be around here ^^