hippopotamophobia
Hippopotamophobia is the fear of hippopotamuses.
Fear of hippopotamuses
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering a hippopotamus in real life or in media
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous negative experience with a hippopotamus
- • Sensitivity to perceived threats
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Due to the potentially dangerous nature of hippopotamuses, fear of them may have developed as a survival instinct.
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