Blog

Fears Unleashed: A Eureka Insight from Paid Surveys!

Eureka Surveys

May. 25, 2024

0 min read


Why do people fear certain animals more than others? Through Eureka Surveys' free paid surveys, we ventured into the unchartered territories of people's fears. Interestingly, our latest survey brought to light their darkest fears, regarding 'Which Animal Do You Find the Scariest?'.

Which animal do you find the scariest?

16.2%

Crocodiles

4.5%

Bats

25.2%

Spiders

25.3%

Sharks

28.8%

Snakes

Total Participants: 31814

Spider and Snake Phobias Reign Supreme

Our respondents' primal fears leaned remarkably towards two animals known for being silent but deadly: spiders and snakes. Almost 28.9% of the respondents found snakes the most terrifying, while 25.2% voted spiders.

What do these results imply? Our respondents' fears rekindle an old survival instinct from our ancestors. Both spiders and snakes can be lethal, and recognizing them as threats was essential for human survival in the past. This risk-based fear has retained a strong foothold in our collective unconsciousness.

Bats, Crocs, and Sharks: Fear in Rotation

Bats provoked fear in 4.5% of the respondents, indicating they may not hold as significant a threat in people's minds. However, the other two animals were a different story: crocodiles with 16.2% and sharks with 25.3%. These two aquatic dwellers indicate a common human fear: the unknown of open waters.

It's clear that our fear lingers where our understanding lacks. Eureka Surveys recognizes these innate fears and uses this data to provide deeper insights about human nature. Visit us to learn 'how to make money' while participating in our simple online surveys. Submerge yourself in human nature while earning cash. After all, isn't that a better way to 'make money online' rather than fearing the unknown?

Read more: