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Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are being called ‘Frankenstein bunnies.’ Here’s why
A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there’s no reason to be spooked — the furry creatures merely have...

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Rabbits With ‘Horns’ Seen in Colorado Are Going Viral. Here’s What’s Really Happening
Rabbits are sprouting virus-induced "horns" in Colorado. Here's why scientists say there's no reason to panic.
Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are going viral. Here’s what to know.
A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there’s no reason to be spooked — the furry creatures merely have...

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Some rabbits with wart-like growths on faces in Colorado have been drawing attention
Unusual ‘zombie rabbits’ spotted in Washington State
Colorado Residents React to the Now Viral Rabbits With Tentacles: ‘Yuck’
“This virus is specific to rabbits and does not cause disease in other species,” the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website (CPW) reads.

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‘Demon rabbits’: why are bunnies growing ‘horns’ in Colorado?
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‘Zombie’ Rabbits With Bizarre Horns Alarm, Captivate Colorado Residents

Illness causing northern Colorado rabbits to sprout growths on their heads

A group of rabbits in northern Colorado are sprouting growths, and it looks like something out of a horror film. The papillomavirus causes wart-like growths to protrude from the rabbits' faces, and infections often peak in the summer months during tick season.

Yes, these rabbits appear to have tentacles. They’re harmless, experts say.

The cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which alarmed some Colorado residents, cannot spread to other species and often goes away on its own, according to experts.

Dangerous virus on the prowl? Scientists investigate Colorado rabbits with tentacles after alarming mutation fears

Colorado wildlife officials are addressing concerns about rabbits with unusual growths caused by cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV). While currently not transmissible to humans, experts are closely monitoring the virus due to its potential for mutation and spread through insects.

‘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 warnings to steer clear of the mutated animals.
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