Reflection 1: Creature Discomforts—When We Fear Animals

Sometimes a fear of an animal can be a healthy thing because it might translate into respect for that creature. A healthy fear can keep animals—and us—safer. But sometimes, a fear of an animal can be most harmful. Fear might keep us from interacting with some animals. Or worse, fear might motivate us to destroy others. History has shown us that those animals whom humans fear have often paid a deadly price. Which animals do we fear the most and why? And what is the difference between a healthy fear of an animal and one that is irrational? Finally, which animals are you afraid of and why?

Cite two of the following articles in your reflection:

• "Why We Fear Snakes" (LiveScience)
• "The Shape of Fear ... Why Spiders Scare Us So Much" (Daily Mirror)
• "What Are You So Scared Of? Saber-Toothed Cats, Snakes, and Carnivorous Kangaroos" (Slate)
• "Most People are Afraid of These 11 Animals, But They're Actually Harmless" (Viralnova)
• "Ten Surprisingly Lethal Animals" (Woman's Day)
• "Are You Afriad of Dogs" (QickandDirtyTips)

Required:

• MLA Style
• Two full pages in length 
• Works cited page

Due: Week of Feb 2nd