Residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, have been startled by unusual and unsettling sightings: wild cottontail rabbits with tentacle-like, horn-shaped growths sprouting from their heads and faces. Photos have quickly circulated online, earning the nickname “Frankenstein rabbits.” While the appearance is alarming, wildlife experts say the phenomenon has a clear biological explanation.
The Culprit: Cottontail Rabbit Papilloma Virus (CRPV)
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