As the makers of blockbuster movies like The Birds, Jaws and Arachnophobia well know, animal fears are the most commonly reported phobias. Some 6 percent of Ame

It's common to be afraid of something you can't see but you know is there, like a mouse or rat hiding in your house. Having a phobia takes these fears a step fu

Do insects send shivers down your spine? Does the mere thought of creepy crawlies make your heart race? You're not alone. Insect phobia, also known as entomopho

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyard