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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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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" the U.S.

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Rabbits with tentacles: Can humans, dogs catch Shope Papilloma Virus that is turning Cottontails into zombies in Dakota?

Most rabbits have immunity against cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV) which can cause tumorous growths that can be ...

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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 ...

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’ tentacle rabbits terrify the internet and spark The Last of Us comparisons

Rabbits with black, tentacle-like growths sprouting from their heads are sparking comparisons to infected creatures from The ...

‘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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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' ...

Virus creating mutant rabbits — like something out of ‘The Last of Us’

There’s something funny going on with bunnies in the state of Colorado, as black tentacles appear to be growing out of the ...

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