As for the wild rabbits, they catch the virus from tick, flea or mosquito bites. Long, tentacle-like growths can appear ...

Wildlife officials say a virus is causing rabbits in Colorado to sprout horn-like growths. What is rabbit papillomavirus and is it dangerous to pets?

Grotesque gray squirrels covered in oozing sores are invading US backyards, and experts say bird feeders may be fueling the ...

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

Wildlife experts warn that “zombie squirrels” and “Frankenstein rabbits” show how parasites and diseases can alter animal behavior, raising concerns about ecological impact and future human ...

The virus spreads through direct contact between healthy squirrels and the lesions or saliva of infected squirrels — ...

Images of rabbits in Colorado with horns and tentacles are making waves across social media, with many likening their strange ...

A parade of so-called “zombie” rabbits sporting hornlike growths has sparked confusion and concern in Colorado.Wildlife ...

Unusual-looking rabbits have recently been spotted in Washington, sporting wart-like growths that can resemble horns.

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 ...

Some cottontail rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, have been drawing attention because they have wart-like growths on their ...

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Photos of Colorado rabbits with tentacle and antler-like growths have become popular this summer. It’s caused by Shope papilloma virus. A population of rabbits with this ...