Rabbit images with “black horns” and a bizarre look began to circulate on social networks after being spotted in Colorado in the United States. Scientists explain that it is a rare infection that causes tumors and deformations in animals, which are already known as “rabbits Frankenstein.”
Certainly he has heard expressions like “the day the chickens have teeth” or “when the cows have wings.” But have you ever come across the expression “when the rabbits have horns”? In recent days, images of rabbits with “black horns” have been circulating on social networks, generating great speculation about their origin.
Known as “Frankenstein Rabbits”these animals, which initially emerged in the US state of Colorado, have a peculiar and even terrifying appearance. However, scientists ensure that there is an explanation for this phenomenon.
This aspect is the result of an infection by a rare type of Papillomavirus (Papiloma Shop)which mainly affects the rabbits. The virus causes the Growth of tumors and deformations in the face of animalslike “horns” or “tubers” that develop irregularly.
Can humans be infected?
Recently, the inhabitants of Fort Collins, near Denver, began to share images of these animals, which generated some discomfort and concern among the population. Speaking to o He reported receiving several phone calls in recent days, but said that “It is not uncommon to see infected rabbits, especially in summer. “
Fleas and ticks, which transmit the virus, are more active at this time of year, propagating the disease of rabbitbut not for other species, including Humans and pets. Still cIt is on not to be recommended any kind of contact with the rabbits.
In general, these “warts” or, in more extreme cases, “horns”, are not harmful to rabbitsunless they grow up in sensitive areas such as the eyes or mouth, interfering with their diet. It is up to the immune system of animals fighting the virus which, if successful, causes the deformations to disappear.
