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Colorado, Rabbit 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."

The Baltimore Sun · 2h

Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are being called ‘Frankenstein bunnies.’ Here’s why

Photos of the cottontails inspired nicknames like “Frankenstein bunnies,” “demon rabbits” and “zombie rabbits.”

Times Now on MSN · 1d

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 mammals with scary tentacles protruding out of their faces. Read on to know more about the shope papilloma virus.

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'Frankenstein' rabbits with horns or tentacles on faces are real — but there's nothing to fear

Rumors spread online that rabbits infected with a virus that creates a tentacle-like growth on their faces were "invading" ...

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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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'Frankenstein rabbits' emerging with black horns on face, neck. Are there any in Ohio?

Other states have reported 'Frankenstein rabbits,' with black horns coming from bunnies' faces and necks. But are there any ...

TheHealthSite.com on MSN2h

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' ...

‘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 ...

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 ...

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