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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

Rabbits spotted in Fort Collins, Colorado, with hornlike growths are infected with the mostly harmless Shope papillomavirus, a virus that inspired the jackalope myth and contributed to early cancer research.

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 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 ...

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‘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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'Demon' bunnies with horns in Colorado spark frenzy but scientists have figured it out

Experts believed the "Frankenstein" cottontails covered in wart-like, horn-like growths are where the legend of the Jackalope ...

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Why were rabbits with tentacles spotted in Fort Collins? Reason behind alarming growth explained

Wild rabbits in Fort Collins with tentacle-like growths are infected by a virus called Shope papilloma virus, often mistaken ...

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