Unusual 'Frankenstein' Rabbits with Horns Spotted in the U.S.
TL;DR
Unusual-looking rabbits with wart-like growths, caused by the Shope papillomavirus, have been spotted in Washington State. These 'zombie rabbits' are harmless to humans and pets, and the condition is not new, often increasing in summer due to flea and tick activity. The growths do not typically harm the rabbits and are part of a virus that has contributed to scientific research on viruses and cancer.
- Unusual ‘zombie rabbits’ spotted in Washington State KIRO 7 News Seattle
- Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK? The New York Times
- Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are being called ‘Frankenstein bunnies.’ Here’s why CNN
- Here’s Why Rabbits Are Sprouting Tentacle Horns Scientific American
- Rabbits dubbed as 'Frankenstein bunnies' on social media spotted in western Washington KING5.com
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