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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 · 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.

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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