Frankenstein rabbits’ scare prompts new fears of ‘zombie squirrel’ plague - The ‘zombie’ squirrels are covered in hairless, ...

Scary as squirrel fibroma virus looks, the animals usually recover and the infection isn't dangerous to people.

Shope papillomavirus, a common and naturally occurring virus in wild rabbits that causes wart-like growths which can resemble ...

Experts say horned-looking rabbits and wart-covered squirrels are viral diseases—frightening to see, but not dangerous to ...

According to the Bureau of Land Management Utah, bears have been sighted in Grandstaff Canyon and along the Colorado River, ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have identified the cause as shope papillomavirus, a rabbit-only virus with no cure ...

Viral photos have inspired a fluffle of unflattering nicknames, including "Frankenstein bunnies," "demon rabbits" and "zombie ...

The rabbits – also nicknamed “Frankenstein bunnies” – with their bizarre “horns” were once the stuff of ancient folklore.

Wildlife officials in Colorado are monitoring an unusual increase in cases of Shope papillomavirus, a disease affecting wild ...

As for pets catching CRPV, Van Hoose said the virus can spread from rabbit to rabbit, but not to other species. Although the ...

Wildlife officials in Colorado are warning residents to steer clear after reports of wild rabbits with bizarre facial growths ...

The growths are not harmful to humans or pets, but it's recommended to keep a safe distance and avoid handling infected ...