Colorado Rabbits with Hornlike Growths Spark Curiosity
TL;DR
In Colorado, some rabbits are developing horn-like growths caused by the common Shope papillomavirus, which is harmless and causes wart-like protrusions. These infected rabbits, dubbed 'Frankenstein bunnies,' are not a threat to humans or pets, and the virus has historical significance in scientific research and folklore, including the myth of the jackalope.
- Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why Scripps News
- 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 with 'tentacles' or 'horns' growing from their heads spotted in Fort Collins KUSA.com
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