Colorado Rabbits with Horns and Tentacles: Harmless 'Frankenstein' Bunnies
TL;DR
In Colorado, some rabbits have hornlike growths caused by the common and harmless Shope papillomavirus, which has historically influenced folklore like the jackalope myth; the virus is species-specific and not dangerous to humans or pets.
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- Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why Phys.org
- Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK? The New York Times
- Colorado Rabbits Growing 'Tentacles' Sparks Warning Newsweek
- Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why. NBC News
- Yes, these rabbits appear to have tentacles. They’re harmless, experts say. The Washington Post
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