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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