kastoraphobia

Kastoraphobia is the fear of beavers.

Fear of beavers

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Encountering beavers in the wild or at zoos, seeing images or videos of beavers, hearing beaver-related stories or experiences

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to beavers

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences with beavers
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Kastoraphobia may have originated from negative encounters or experiences with beavers in the past.

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