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‘Frankenstein rabbits’ with tentacles coming from head reemerge as warning issued

Wild rabbits with dark, horn-like protrusions on their heads are appearing in multiple US states. The condition is caused by the Shope papilloma virus. While potentially fatal for rabbits, the virus poses no risk to humans.

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Sightings have increased across more states, including reports from St. Paul.

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  1. Frankenstein Rabbits with Tentacle-Like Growths Reemerge Across US

    Wild rabbits with dark, horn-like protrusions on their heads are appearing in multiple US states. The condition is caused by the Shope papilloma virus. While potentially fatal for rabbits, the virus poses no risk to humans.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Shope papilloma virus causes horn-like growths on rabbits in the US.
    • The virus is potentially fatal for rabbits.
    • The condition poses no risk to humans.
    • Rabbits with these growths have been spotted in several US states.
    • The growths are described as black, tentacle-like, or twisted protrusions erupting from the skull.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The condition is specifically called cottontail papilloma virus.
    • Rabbits with these deformities have been spotted in Colorado.
    • Photos show affected rabbits in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and New York.
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