LUTRAPHOBIA – fear of otters
The adorable, highly intelligent otter seems anything but fearsome on a superficial level. However, luthraphobics have good reason to steer clear of the furry creatures. Although they are social and fun-loving, the otter is equipped with sharp claws and teeth for hunting prey. The human happens to be the otter's greatest predator; if the animal feels threatened, it will aggressively attack in self-defense. Though infrequent, otter attacks often lead to otter phobias.