As weird and concerning as they appear, the virus that causes the dark, wart-like horns or tentacles to grow on cottontail ...

The growths are most likely caused by a summertime virus common in some U.S. states, but wildlife officials say there is no ...

A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but ...

The unsightly bunnies are infected with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which can cause growths that resemble warts or ...

Viral photos have inspired a fluffle of unflattering nicknames, including "Frankenstein bunnies," "demon rabbits" and "zombie ...

Though the strange growths on these animals may look intimidating, experts say there’s not much to worry about, and they're ...

Images of 'Frankenstein rabbits' with horns and tentacles have spread across social media. We explain what's really happening.

Northern Colorado—specifically a town called Fort Collins—has recently made headlines for its rabbit population after it was ...

Van Hoose stated that the virus could not spread to humans, dogs, or cats, though deer and elk could contract a separate strain. She acknowledged that the unsettling appearance of infected rabbits may ...

The unusual appearance of the rabbits has drawn significant concern among locals and even social media users online.

A rabbit in Fort Collins with horn-like growths sparked a viral fascination worldwide, but experts say it’s a harmless, ...