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.

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