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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.

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‘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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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 ...

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, ...

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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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 ...

‘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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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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