Agrizoophobia

Agrizoophobia (from Greek ἄγριος - agrios, "wild",[1] ζῷον - zōon, "animal"[2] and φόβος - phobos, "fear"[3]) is a common term used to describe a fear of wild animals.[4][5]

Many people suffer from agrizoophobia, especially those who were raised in isolated urban areas. This is particularly true of individuals born into an urban lifestyle. Resources are available to assist those who suffer from agrizoophobia, such as counseling and support groups.[6]

  1. ^ ἄγριος, Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, A Greek-English Lexicon, on Perseus
  2. ^ ζῷον, Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, A Greek-English Lexicon, on Perseus
  3. ^ φόβος, Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, A Greek-English Lexicon, on Perseus
  4. ^ Answers.com: What phobia is the fear of wild animals?
  5. ^ Dictionary.com: agrizoophobia
  6. ^ http://www.fearofstuff.com/animals/fear-of-wild-animals/