Understanding what something is and being terrified by it are to completely different things.
For instance, take this mountain lion in heat. We understand exactly what it is and we’re pretty sure we’re safe on the other side of this computer screen; but that doesn’t stop the irrational fear that there’s a pack of rabid werewolves at the door.
Check the video out and hear for yourselves:
https://www.facebook.com/ucsportsman/videos/676581292477900/
