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Rabbit, Colorado and Shope papilloma virus

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."

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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.

Yahoo · 3d

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 Daily Galaxy on MSN14h

‘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 ...

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Rabbits dubbed as 'Frankenstein bunnies' on social media spotted in western Washington

SEATTLE — The "Frankenstein bunnies" have been making waves across social media in the U.S. Recently, one rabbit potentially ...

The Week3d

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 ...

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 ...

Fact Check: 'Weird Tentacles' Or 'Horns' On Rabbit Heads Caused By Common Virus

Are rabbits spotted in the wild with "weird tentacles" or "horns" infected with a rare virus, as claimed by social media ...

Boing Boing on MSN3d

Horrifying transformation turns ordinary rabbits into nightmare creatures as virus spreads through Colorado

Black tentacles writhing from a rabbit's face might sound like science fiction, but it's reality for Colorado residents ...

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