Wild rabbits with strange black growths on their heads have caused concern among Colorado residents with some referring to them as “Frankenstein” rabbits.

Rabbits with horn-like growths have appeared around Colorado, alarming residents. The "tentacles" are due to a virus that is generally harmless.

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts. "Rabbit papillomas are growths on ...

Images of 'Frankenstein rabbits' with horns and tentacles have spread across social media. We explain what's really happening.

Cottontail rabbits in Colorado have been spotted with "wart-like" growths on their faces. But don't worry — they're OK. Why it matters: The viral infection causing the horn-like growth spurts can come ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the growths are caused by a virus and though unsightly pose little health risk to wild rabbits and no risk to humans.

A woman has gone viral for showcasing the genius way she protected a nest of baby rabbits from her dog. Wild rabbits are known to make nests sometimes in people's backyards, where mothers give birth ...

Rabbit with the papilloma virus, which infects rabbits and causes keratinous carcinomas, typically on or near the animal's head. Rabbits with the growths have been spotted in Colorado. | Education ...