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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."
Colorado rabbits seem to be growing horns and tentacles. What's behind ‘Frankenstein' bunnies?
The growths are most likely caused by a summertime virus common in some U.S. states, but wildlife officials say there is no risk of transmission to humans or other animals.
'Frankenstein' rabbits with horns or tentacles on faces are real — but there's nothing to fear
Rumors spread online that rabbits infected with a virus that creates a tentacle-like growth on their faces were "invading" the U.S.
Why are Colorado rabbits growing tentacles and horns?
As weird and concerning as they appear, the virus that causes the dark, wart-like horns or tentacles to grow on cottontail rabbits is relatively common and usually not anything to worry about, CPW
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.
Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are being called ‘Frankenstein bunnies.’ Here’s why
A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there’s no reason to be spooked — the furry creatures merely have a relatively common virus.
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.
Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are going viral. Here’s what to know.
Viral photos have inspired a plethora of unflattering nicknames, including “Frankenstein bunnies,” “demon rabbits,” and “zombie rabbits.”
Rabbits with ‘tentacles’ spotted in Colorado
Some rabbits spotted in Fort Collins, Colorado, appear to have growths or tentacles coming out of their heads, which Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms is a type of virus. KUSA’s Amanda Gilbert reports.
Virus creating 'tentacle' rabbits in Colorado
A strange phenomenon has captured attention in northern Colorado: Rabbits with horn-like growths, dubbed "tentacle rabbits."
Illness causing northern Colorado rabbits to sprout growths on their heads
A group of rabbits in northern Colorado are sprouting growths, and it looks like something out of a horror film. The papillomavirus causes wart-like growths to protrude from the rabbits' faces, and infections often peak in the summer months during tick season.

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Fact Check: 'Weird Tentacles' Or 'Horns' On Rabbit Heads Caused By Common Virus

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