Phobia of Emus?

My one friend is terrified of emus... I was wondering what this phobia is called.

Anonymous2007-08-20T18:44:34Z

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Ornithophobia. That's the closest thing I could find because it is the fear of birds. Where the heck do you live where she constantly sees or is exposed to Emus?

KDub2016-04-02T16:13:30Z

im terrified of emus and ostriches, due to an incident at a zoo in Kansas involving an emu. technically not a phobia though because i have reasoning, as silly as it may be

*2007-08-20T19:42:55Z

terrified of Emus? that is seriously the wierdest fear i have heard for a while. Emus are animals that i think no one would see often, if at all.

Anonymous2007-08-20T19:56:15Z

In Australia, this is not so unreasonable: they can rip you open with one kick, if attacked, or surprised/threatened. My girlfriend was alarmed when a "tame" one approached and pecked at her, and I have often seen them on surburban golf courses. See phobias, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 8, and therapists, and locators, on page 1. Print/ refer your friend.

Hoopo2007-08-20T19:04:20Z

I am terrified of drunk Don Imus. I think this is the same.

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