Rabbits have been spotted hopping around a Colorado town with unusual horn-like growths poking out of their heads, causing alarm among some locals.

The bunnies seen in Fort Collins, a town about 105 kilometres north of Denver, are infected with the somewhat common Shope papillomavirus, which causes wart-like tumours that metastasize from their faces, appearing like horns.

Photos shared online of the infected Cottontails have led to the species being given some unfortunate epithets, including “Frankenstein bunnies,” “demon rabbits” and “zombie rabbits.” However, their disease is well known to scientists and has been extensively studied.

Kara Van Hoose, a spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, told the Associated Press on Wednesday that the agency had received reports of sighting

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