US EditionColorado Confirms Shope Papillomavirus Behind Fort Collins' Horned Rabbits
- Rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, are showing alarming black, tentacle-like growths caused by cottontail rabbit papillomavirus .
- This viral condition spreads primarily through parasites like fleas and ticks and has appeared in multiple U.S. regions, including recent sightings in Colorado.
- Wildlife officials advise residents to avoid contact or handling, report sightings to authorities, and give infected rabbits space to prevent spreading the virus.
- The virus causes wart-like tumors that can hinder rabbits’ feeding and lead to starvation, while no cure exists and domestic rabbits risk more severe complications.
- These findings stress the importance of public awareness and monitoring to manage the virus’s impact on wild rabbit populations and protect pets from exposure.
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The fabulously cute ones have been transformed into something straight out of a horror movie. Behind grotesque horn-like growths, a familiar face is visible. Now, “Franke” is spreading
In the US state of Colorado, many cottontail rabbits are being spotted this year with black, tentacle-like tumors. Most rabbits survive, but they look quite nasty.
NM Game and Fish says viral 'horned rabbits' possible in state
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Demon rabbits, franken-bunnies, and zombie rabbits are just some of the names these funky little critters have been coined across social media. "It doesn't look real at all," said Alena Cordova of Albuquerque. Peculiar-looking cotton-tailed rabbits have been popping up in northern Colorado. And although these rabbits may look intimidating, experts say there's no reason to be spooked. "It looked like a zombie and kind of dist…
Several rabbits with horn-shaped outgrowths have been seen in Colorado State. Scientists claim that they have been infected with a fairly common virus.
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