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

A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but ...
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Why those ‘Frankenstein’ bunnies in Fort Collins are actually totally normal (and harmless)

Earlier this week, the internet collectively gasped and recoiled as photos went viral of rabbits in Fort Collins with ...

Rabbits with horn-like growths appearing in Fort Collins, caused by rabbit papillomas

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the growths are caused by a virus and though unsightly pose little health risk to wild ...
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‘Zombie’ Rabbits With Bizarre Horns Alarm, Confuse Colorado Residents

Shope papillomavirus, a common and naturally occurring virus in wild rabbits that causes wart-like growths which can resemble ...
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Zombie Rabbits With Black Horn-Covered Faces Spotted In US' Colorado: Scientists Warn Of Deadly Wildlife Virus Spread

As per experts the condition is caused by Shope papilloma virus, a disease that creates wart-like tumors on rabbits, often ...

‘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 ...