科罗拉多州的兔子因一种被称为“弗兰肯斯坦兔子”的病毒而长出角状疣。 Rabbits in Colorado are growing horn-like warts due to a virus, dubbed "Frankenstein bunnies."

科罗拉多州柯林斯堡的兔子脸上长出类似角的疣状生长物，为它们赢得了“弗兰肯斯坦兔子”的绰号。 Rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, are developing wart-like growths on their faces that resemble horns, earning them the nickname "Frankenstein bunnies." 这些增长是由Shope papilloma病毒引起的,这种病毒基本上是无害的,已经研究了近一个世纪。 The growths are caused by the Shope papillomavirus, a mostly harmless virus that has been studied for nearly a century. 病毒不会对人类或其他动物造成威胁,兔子的免疫系统可以击退这种病毒。 The virus does not pose a threat to humans or other animals and can be fought off by the rabbits' immune systems. 这些生长通常不会伤害兔子,除非它们干扰进食。 The growths typically do not harm the rabbits unless they interfere with eating.