Colorado Rabbits with Hornlike Growths Spark Curiosity

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Colorado Rabbits with Hornlike Growths Spark Curiosity
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In Colorado, some rabbits are developing horn-like growths caused by the common Shope papillomavirus, which is harmless and causes wart-like protrusions. These infected rabbits, dubbed 'Frankenstein bunnies,' are not a threat to humans or pets, and the virus has historical significance in scientific research and folklore, including the myth of the jackalope.

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