The cottontail papilloma virus (CRPV) has caused horrifying deformities in rabbits, with reports emerging from Colorado, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Infected rabbits exhibit horn- or tentacle-like tumors on their heads and faces. Wildlife officials advise the public to avoid these animals due to infection risks, as the virus transmits via insect bites, particularly from mosquitoes and ticks. Cases might surge during summer when mosquito activity peaks. Many residents have observed infected rabbits becoming more common, leading to fears about the health of local wildlife populations.
The cottontail papilloma virus (CRPV) causes horn- or tentacle-like tumors to grow around the animals' heads and faces, leading to severe deformities.
Infected rabbits have been spotted in multiple states, with Minnesota residents reporting a rarity of rabbits unaffected by the virus.
Wildlife officials advise avoiding contact with rabbits exhibiting growths due to the potential spread of the virus by insects.
The virus spreads through mosquito and tick bites, with concerns of rising cases during the summer months as temperatures increase.
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