The fear of meat is known as Carnophobia. This phobia is not the exclusive province of vegetarians: It affects many types of people, for a variety of reasons.

Batrachophobia is the fear of amphibians. When people suffer from this phobia, they will feel intense and persistent anxiety around frogs, salamanders, toads, and other amphibians.

Chickens are not generally considered one of the more fearsome members of the animal family. However, many people do fear these fowl, and those who do suffer from Alektorophobia.

The fear of wild animals is known by the Latin term, Agrizoophobia. People who suffer from this fear will dread the very idea of being around these sorts of animals, who will seem threatening and untamed.

The otter is a cute little creature. Watching an otter twist and turn in the water and poke its head up to the surface can be great fun. However, humans and otters are not a good match. Otters have certain behaviors that can cause aversions in men, women, and children. If you fear otters, you suffer from Lutraphobia.

The fear of bulls is known by the Latin term, Taurophobia. It’s not hard to understand why some people develop a phobia towards the heavily muscled, temperamental animals, who are known for their aggressive nature. The horns of a bull and the huge, menacing body of the animal represent danger (and sometimes challenge) to many people.

Fur has been used for centuries for a variety of purposes. It has trimmed the robes of kings, and covered the satin evening gowns of Old Hollywood movie stars. Prized for its warmth and its softness, fur was often used by trappers as currency to barter for other items.

The fear of sharks is known as galeophobia. When a person fears sharks, they will shun waters where sharks swim, and they will be terrified by media reports of shark attacks. People with this phobia will avoid documentaries and films that feature the shark.

Horses can evoke a variety of emotions in human beings. For some, wild horses are a living symbol of beauty, freedom, and natural grace. For others, horses are large, frightening, and unpredictable creatures.

The fear of birds is known by the Latin term, Ornithophobia. While many people find these creatures to be beautiful, with their exotic plumage and musical birdsong, others fear them.