Colorado's 'Frankenstein' Rabbits Grow Horns and Tentacles, Experts Explain
TL;DR
Cottontail rabbits in Colorado are developing horn-like warts caused by papillomavirus, likely spread by ticks, amid an unusually active tick season. The growths are generally harmless but could affect the rabbits' ability to eat, and the virus does not pose a risk to humans or pets.
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