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Rabbits, Colorado

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 Boston Globe · 42m

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

The cottontails recently are infected with the mostly harmless Shope papillomavirus, which causes wart-like growths that protrude from their faces like metastasizing horns.

Global News on MSN · 18m

Why rabbits with strange-looking ‘horns’ are hopping around Colorado

Photos shared online of the infected Cottontails have led to the species being given some unfortunate epithets, including 'Frankenstein bunnies,' and 'demon rabbits.'

9mon MSN

Unusual ‘zombie rabbits’ spotted in Washington State

Unusual-looking rabbits have recently been spotted in Washington, sporting wart-like growths that can resemble horns.

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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 ...

2don MSN

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 ...

Boing Boing on MSN2d

Horrifying transformation turns ordinary rabbits into nightmare creatures as virus spreads through Colorado

Black tentacles writhing from a rabbit's face might sound like science fiction, but it's reality for Colorado residents ...

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