Virus causes rabbits to grow black horns

ladepeche.fr (French)

Images of rabbits with black growths are circulating online, fueling fears of a new virus. These animals are actually affected by the Shope papillomavirus, identified in 1931. The virus causes horn-like growths and is transmitted by insects. While the growths can hinder feeding, the virus is rarely fatal and not transmissible to humans. Experts advise against touching affected rabbits.


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