The Strange Case of “Horned” Rabbits: When a Virus Turns Hairy Myths into Reality
If you’ve ever heard old folklore about horned rabbits—like the mythical “jackalope”—you might think it’s just a tall tale. But in nature, there’s a real condition that could have inspired such stories. Certain wild rabbits can develop strange, horn-like growths due to a viral infection called Shope papillomavirus.This virus causes hard, keratinized tumors to form, often around the head, face, or neck. To an untrained eye, these dark, elongated...
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