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Colorado, cottontail rabbit and Tentacles

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 Growing 'Tentacles' Sparks Warning
The unusual appearance of the rabbits has drawn significant concern among locals and even social media users online.
Colorado Residents React to the Now Viral Rabbits With Tentacles: ‘Yuck’
Northern Colorado—specifically a town called Fort Collins—has recently made headlines for its rabbit population after it was revealed that several of them had long black tentacles growing all over their bodies.
Are Rabbits in Colorado Really Growing Tentacles? The Truth
Rabbits in Colorado went viral—and sparked concern—after growing black, tentacle-like horns on their head and neck. Thankfully, there’s an explanation that doesn’t involve monster bunnies.
Rabbits Are Growing Tentacles On Their Heads In Colorado - Here's Why
Colorado residents have been spotting rabbits with tentacles on their heads in recent weeks, but it's actually caused by the cottontail rabbit papillomavirus.
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."
Why these ‘demon rabbits’ in Colorado aren’t dangerous despite scary looks
W ildlife officials in Colorado are fielding calls about unusual sightings of cottontail rabbits with horn-like growths protruding from their faces. This condition, caused by a virus, is startling to see but not dangerous to people or pets.
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.
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.

'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" ...
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‘Frankenstein’ Rabbits With Tentacles Spark Outbreak Fears—Experts Sound Alarm Over Virus Outbreak and Spread Beyond U.S.

Wildlife officials in Colorado have confirmed a troubling rise in cases of shope papillomavirus, a rare disease causing wild ...

Yes, these rabbits appear to have tentacles. They’re harmless, experts say.

The cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which alarmed some Colorado residents, cannot spread to other species and often goes ...

Colorado Residents Are Spotting Weird-Looking Rabbits With Black Horns and Mouth Tentacles

They may look like real-life jackalopes, but these rabbits owe their peculiar appearance to an infection caused by a cousin ...

Images of rabbits with tentacles on their heads: This is the 'mutation' that is affecting these animals

On social media, surprising images have circulated of wild rabbits with strange black protuberances emerging from their heads, resembling horns or tentacles. The phenomenon caused ...

‘Zombie’ rabbits with tentacles have been spotted in the wild – is your pet safe?

HORRIFYING images of ‘zombie’ rabbits with tentacles sprouting out of their heads have been circulating online – so is your pet bunny safe? The traumatising snaps have led to ...

Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?

Rabbits in northern Colorado have been spotted with bizarre, somewhat grisly horns on their face. Shope papillomavirus is ...

Local makes worrying point about disturbing rabbits with ‘tentacles’ as urgent warning issued

Experts have confirmed that the herbivores have Cottontail Rabbit Papilloma virus (CRPV), an infection which locals have been ...