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Colorado rabbits with hornlike growths

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."

Yahoo · 2d

Colorado rabbits develop tentacle-like growths from virus

Colorado Parks and Wildlife say rabbits in Fort Collins are infected with rabbit papilloma virus, causing horn- or tentacle-like growths.

The Denver Post · 1d

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, CPW

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Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?

Rabbits in northern Colorado have been spotted with bizarre, somewhat grisly horns on their face. Shope papillomavirus is ...

Daily Voice on MSN1h

‘Zombie’ Rabbits With Bizarre Horns Alarm, Captivate Colorado Residents

A parade of so-called “zombie” rabbits sporting hornlike growths has sparked confusion and concern in Colorado. Wildlife ...

‘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 ...

Are ‘zombie rabbits’ with black horns invading the US?

Wild rabbits in South Dakota and Colorado have developed horn-like growths and mouth tentacles. These bunnies, now being ...

‘Zombie’ rabbits with tentacles have been spotted in the wild – is your pet safe?

HORRIFYING images of ‘zombie’ rabbits with tentacles sprouting out of their heads have been circulating online – so is your pet bunny safe? The traumatising snaps have led to ...

The Week2d

Rabbits with tentacles: Can humans, dogs catch Shope Papilloma Virus that is turning Cottontails into zombies in Dakota?

Most rabbits have immunity against cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV) which can cause tumorous growths that can be ...

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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 ...

TheHealthSite on MSN1d

Zombie Rabbits With Black Horn-Covered Faces Spotted In US' Colorado: Scientists Warn Of Deadly Wildlife Virus Spread

As per experts the condition is caused by Shope papilloma virus, a disease that creates wart-like tumors on rabbits, often ...

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