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Rabbits are sprouting virus-induced "horns" in Colorado. Here's why scientists say there's no reason to panic.

Viral photos have inspired a fluffle of unflattering nicknames, including "Frankenstein bunnies," "demon rabbits" and "zombie rabbits."

The Mercury News · 23h

Why are Colorado rabbits growing tentacles and horns?

As weird and concerning as they appear, the virus that causes the dark, wart-like horns or tentacles to grow on cottontail rabbits is relatively common and usually not anything to worry about.

Associated Press News on MSN · 3d

Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are being called ‘Frankenstein bunnies.’ Here’s why

Some cottontail rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, have been drawing attention because they have wart-like growths on their faces that look like horns.

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A disease is causing rabbits to look like zombies. Is it contagious?

Wildlife officials say a virus is causing rabbits in Colorado to sprout horn-like growths. What is rabbit papillomavirus and ...

Post Bulletin7m

Why do those rabbits have tentacles on their heads in Rochester?

As for the wild rabbits, they catch the virus from tick, flea or mosquito bites. Long, tentacle-like growths can appear ...

Freaky ‘Frankenstein’ rabbits have been spotted in these 2 states: ‘They’re all over here’

The grotesque “Frankenstein”-esque rabbits — once just a Colorado curiosity — are now turning up in Minnesota and Nebraska, their furry faces sprouting grotesque horn- and tentacle-like growths ...

Cowboy State Daily1d

Why Rabbits Are Growing Horns And Tentacles In Colorado

Images of rabbits in Colorado with horns and tentacles are making waves across social media, with many likening their strange ...

The Daily Galaxy on MSN3d

‘Frankenstein’ Rabbits With Tentacles Spark Outbreak Fears—Experts Sound Alarm Over Virus Outbreak and Spread Beyond U.S.

Wildlife officials in Colorado have confirmed a troubling rise in cases of shope papillomavirus, a rare disease causing wild ...

‘Frankenstein’ rabbits with horrifying spikes growing from their heads are invading the US — and experts warn to stay away

A rapidly spreading virus is causing cottontail rabbits to grow black, tentacle-like growths out of their heads, prompting ...

Virus creating mutant rabbits — like something out of ‘The Last of Us’

There’s something funny going on with bunnies in the state of Colorado, as black tentacles appear to be growing out of the ...

TheHealthSite.com on MSN4d

Zombie Rabbits With Terrifying Horn-Covered Faces Found in US: Experts Warn of Deadly Virus Behind Shocking Mutations

The growths are caused by a rare virus named Shope papilloma virus. The virus leads to wart-like skin protrusions on rabbits' ...

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