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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.

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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 MSN16h

‘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 ...

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, ...

‘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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What is the Shope Papilloma Virus That Rabbits in Colorado Are Spotted With? Should Humans Be Worried?

A disturbing virus is sweeping through bunnies in Colorado in the US, turning them into nightmarish ''Frankenstein'-looking ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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This virus is turning rabbits into ‘zombie bunnies’ with horn-like growths — can it spread to dogs or cats?

A strange virus is affecting wild rabbits in America. It causes horn-like growths on their faces. These rabbits are called 'zombie bunnies'. The virus is Shope papillomavirus or SPV. It spreads ...

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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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