⚡️ MORE - A bizarre virus is turning rabbits in the U.S. into grotesque, horned creatures with black, tentacle-like growths — and sightings are rising fast.

Known as the cottontail papilloma virus (CRPV) or Shope papilloma virus, it causes tumors to develop on or near the rabbits’ heads.

Officials in Colorado are warning residents not to touch these infected rabbits.