I'm new to weasyl and to anthro art, too. I just made my first fursona, an Ozark Big Eared Bat (although I doubt that qualifies me as a furry), and I really like bats, moths, and birds of prey. I'm drawing a little webcomic that's centered around a bat (only very loosely based on me), and I'd like to do some more anthro character design. I'm not really sure what I'm doing, and I don't know anyone yet, so feel free to say hello!
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Aldin
Bats: Why not? I've seen scalies (alligators, lizards and dragons) and feathers (assorted birds and gryphons) in the fandom. What's wrong with a flying mammal? Welcome to the fandom.