Photos and videos of horned rabbits have made their way far and wide across America into the social media promoting curiosity and bafflement alike. Sometimes dubbed "zombie rabbits" because of their sinister-looking growths-cum-horns, these creatures seem to belong to some horror flick. But the truth is a little less mythical and a great deal more scientific: These rabbits are afflicted by an extremely rare malady caused by Shope papillomavirus (SPV).
What Are Zombie Rabbits?
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