Zoophobia

Zoophobia may have one of two closely related meanings: a generic term for the class of specific phobias to particular animals, or an irrational fear or even simply dislike of any non-human animals.

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Examples of specific zoophobias would be entomophobias, such as a fear of spiders (arachnophobia) or a fear of bees (apiphobia). See the article at -phobia for the list of various phobias.

Zoophobia should not be confused with sensible fear of dangerous or threatening animals, such as the fear of wild bears or venomous snakes.

See also

• Entomophobia