fennecaphobia
Fennecaphobia is the fear of foxes.
Fear of foxes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering a fox in real life
Seeing foxes in movies or pictures
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to fox-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving a fox
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific animal phobia
Historical Context
Origins of the fear may stem from cultural beliefs or negative encounters with foxes.
related phobias
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