Residents across Fort Collins have begun spotting wild rabbits sprouting grotesque, horn- or tentacle-like growths—prompting fears of a full-blown “zombie bunny” invasion. Wild cottontail rabbits in Colorado are being infected with the Shope papillomavirus (also known as cottontail rabbit papillomavirus), causing wart-like tumors that can elongate into horn-like or tentacle-like protrusions, particularly around the head and mouth, according to AP News. These growths are made of keratin, the same material as human nails and hair. While the affected rabbits look straight out of a creature feature, wildlife officials assure the public there’s no cause for alarm for humans or pets. The virus is species-specific and does not spread to humans or other animals. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has urged anyone who spots these “zombie rabbits”…
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