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Residents Alarmed by Rabbits' Strange Tentacle Growths

8/12/2025

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents are alarmed by rabbits sporting strange tentacle-like growths around their mouths. These warty protrusions, linked to the non-contagious rabbit papillomavirus, are common among cottontails. Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges the public to leave these rabbits alone, reassuring that they are harmless to both humans and other animals.

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents are alarmed by rabbits sporting strange tentacle-like growths around their mouths. These warty protrusions, linked to the non-contagious rabbit papillomavirus, are common among cottontails. Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges the public to leave these rabbits alone, reassuring that they are harmless to both humans and other animals.