A1 - Ailurophobia
B2 - Claustrophobia
C3 - Arachnophobia
D4 - Triskaidekaphobia
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Answer: Adolf Hitler, Napoleon, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and Benito Mussolini are all reputed to have suffered from ailurophobia—the fear of cats. Ailurophobia describes an intense, irrational fear of cats that’s strong enough to cause panic and anxiety when even thinking about them. The term is derived from the Greek words "ailouros," meaning cat, and "phobos," meaning fear. Though the exact cause of ailurophobia is unknown, ailurophobes can often trace their fear back to early in their childhood. Like all phobias, ailurophobia is a protective mechanism created by the unconscious mind.
6 Wallace’s Golden Birdwing
Wingspan: 7.5-8 inches (20 cm)
Distribution Area: Indonesia
Conservation Status: Near Threatened
Prominent Colors: Yellow, orange, black
Few butterflies are as striking as the Wallace’s Golden Birdwing, which is appropriately named for the rich, deep shades of yellow and orange on its wings. Often nicknamed simply “The Wallace,” this species was named in honor of Alfred Russel Wallace, its discoverer. The larvae of this species feed on plants of the genus Pararistolochia, including the Richmond birdwing butterfly vine.
Did you know?
Alfred Wallace described this species in 1859 as being both beautiful and brilliant.
5 Rippon’s Birdwing
Wingspan: 7.9 in (20 cm)
Distribution Area: Indonesia
Conservation Status: Protected
Prominent Colors: Black, yellow
The Rippon’s Birdwing butterfly is on par with other, similar varieties of birdwings in terms of size, but it has some unique features as well. For instance, the black and yellow colors on its body closely resemble those of a wasp, which is thought to serve as a deterrent to potential predators. This variety of birdwing is especially elusive and strictly protected in order to preserve its numbers.
Did you know?
There are at least 36 different officially-recognized varieties of birdwing butterflies!
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