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Rabbit, Colorado and Shope papilloma virus

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."

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What to Know About the Horned ‘Zombie’ Rabbits Hopping Around Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Scary-looking rabbits were hopping around Fort Collins. These weren’t your standard cute, fluffy bunnies; they had horn-like growths protruding from their faces and bodies.

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Colorado rabbits develop tentacle-like growths from virus

Colorado Parks and Wildlife say rabbits in Fort Collins are infected with rabbit papilloma virus, causing horn- or tentacle-like growths.

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Virus creating mutant rabbits — like something out of ‘The Last of Us’

There’s something funny going on with bunnies in the state of Colorado, as black tentacles appear to be growing out of the ...

‘Frankenstein’ rabbits with horrifying spikes growing from their heads are invading the US — and experts warn to stay away

A rapidly spreading virus is causing cottontail rabbits to grow black, tentacle-like growths out of their heads, prompting ...

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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 ...

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Zombie Rabbits With Black Horn-Covered Faces Spotted In US' Colorado: Scientists Warn Of Deadly Wildlife Virus Spread

As per experts the condition is caused by Shope papilloma virus, a disease that creates wart-like tumors on rabbits, often ...

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What is the SPV virus turning rabbits into ‘zombie bunnies’ with tentacles, and can it infect dogs or cats?

Strange sightings occur in South Dakota. Wild rabbits display horn-like growths. The Shope papillomavirus causes this. It ...

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"The Last of Us isn't supposed to be a documentary": Netizens react with concern to rabbits with tentacle-like growths spotted in US

Rabbits with tentacle-like growths have been spotted in Fort Collins, Colorado, sparking concern among netizens. Citing Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), 9NEWS reported on Friday, August 8, 2025, ...

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