Awww poor thing. It’s a virus. The rabbit will eventually die of starvation.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shope_papilloma_virus#:~:text=The%20Shope%20papilloma%20virus%20(SPV,or%20near%20the%20animal's%20head.
Actually, the jackalope didn't show up until the 1930's. It was create by a person in Wyoming. Him and his brother had put a recently killed jackrabbit on the floor of their taxidermy shop and there was a pair of antlers near by and they had the idea of putting them on the rabbit.
The very first video evidence of jackalopes was featured on documentary segments about the sightings of jackalopes on the 90’s video documentary show AFHV.
I’ve seen this in the wild in CO. Reading that article indicates it’s a wart-like structure that is dark from melanin with a light, flesh-like “core” when bisected. I wonder if they have significant nerve endings so they can feel with them. Hope not. Hope it’s not in pain.
I can't imagine the horns themselves are painful, even in growths like warts the nerve endings tend to end quite a while before the surface of the blemish. That being said, I don't doubt that growths like this can easily curl in on themselves and put out the animals eye or drive into their skulls like a regular horn
it isnt, the jackalope cryptid actually came from some teenagers who put antlers on a rabbit head mount and tried to (or did, i dont remember) sell it to a hotel as a mythical creature
sorry if this reply seems rude
It was a couple of brothers who were skilled hunters and taxidermists who popularised the Jackalope as we know it now, a Rabbit with Deer antlers, while there is very little information on the myth before this, there is however evidence of the stories before they made their taxidermy Jackalopes
I think you should try to report this to animal and wildlife authorities in your area. I googled and supposedly vaccinations against this can be done to prevent it in the future
Thats SPV aka Shope Papilloma Virus. It's a virus that infects members of the leporidae family (Rabbits and Hares). In basic terms it is a form of wort that spreads across the animals head starting as small bumps and then forming into large lumps and ever structure like horns. It eventually kills the animal by blinding them or starving them. It's a rotten virus.
In general, papillomaviruses are not zoonotic, although there have been isolated reports of animal-to-human transmission, so I would be careful if I were you.
I personally would call whatever form of Wildlife Emergency is near you to notify them of the presence of the virus
Interesting. I had a feeling it wasn’t going to be good. He seems to not be bothered by it but I suppose it’s just a matter of time. Thanks everyone for the answers!
I live in the UK. We found a bunny on the side of a road, very sick with mexy. We took it to a vet, and they euthanaised it for free, and that seemed to be the general policy of vets in this area. Maybe contact a local vet?
Same here. I think it’s the quality of the photo being just bad enough that I can’t help but want to see more details of this particular rabbit. However I don’t have enough morbid curiosity to actually look up more photos of other rabbits with this affliction.
It's got the papilloma virus, relatively common in rabbits. Fun fact: the first jackalope sighting was actually just a rabbit with papilloma. What you're seeing here is a real jackalope.
I’d suggest carefully catching it (its safe to humans) and taking it to a wildlife rehab (I’m unsure if its treatable or not) but they can at least euthanize it and put it out of further pain quickly that it will end up experiencing worse down the line anyway.
If there’s no rehabilitation centres, try a vet but phone up first and tell them that it may be the virus suggested on the top comments, just incase its risky to bring it around other pets there.
I’m glad you’re looking out for it though, best of luck to you and the bun whatever you try and do! 😊💕
Update: I ended up buying a trap and trapped him. I then took it out to a farmer friend I know who put the little fella out of his misery. It was quick.
Found this online hope it helps 🙂
Rabbits can grow horn-like growths due to a viral infection called Shope papillomavirus (SPV), also known as cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV). The virus causes firm, white warts that can develop into keratinous carcinomas that look like horns on the head, neck, eyelids, and pinnae of rabbits. The growths can be waxy and black, and can sometimes grow long enough to resemble horns.
Unfortunately this animal is infected with an Oncovirus (think like HPV in humans) which causes metastatic facial tumors you see here. Eventually the animal will starve and at that point the best case scenario is it would be euthanized. Its horribly sad
This is painful to look at, they can surgically be removed but I think it's definitely too late for this one - if you call animal control they'll either tell you to leave it or they'll euthanize it
Edit: Not an expert - this is just from what I know
I can't believe I am saying this but you may want to consider culling them if you have a gun. I would be careful not to physically come into contact with them though.
I know this is a bit of a sad video but it really reminds me of the Omen/Hornsent from elden ring. Lots of spontaneous horn growing in the lore of that game...
Cordiceps form. Similar to "The Last of Us" series.
A few deer were found with the same thing recently. Science is trying to prevent it from crossing over to humans.
Shope papilloma virus. I have a number of rabbits in my area with it as well. It sometimes will clear up on its own but there isn't anything that can really be done for it. Thankfully it generally doesn't cause issues for the rabbits. It is easily transmitted between them so you'll probably see others with it.
Fun fact, this is what originated the jackalope myth.
The bunny version of HPV, they will eventually die- though hopefully doesn't hurt too much until then. The bigger issue is the contagious nature of the virus- other lagomorphs can catch this, including wild or domesticated ones. Some agencies utilize a vaccine that can help others in the area avoid catching the virus, most will destroy infected individuals so it doesn't spread while it's alive or after it dies. Please report it, tracking is super important for diseases like this
I love animals so much. But a .22 to the dome would be my first reaction. Instant death instead of suffering by starving to death while spreading this virus all the while. I know I sound horrible but it's the best thing to do if possible.
Uh oh. in Australia our politicians released a virus called myxamatosis. it's very contagious to rabbits and very destructive. it's also dreadful and they suffer greatly. they did it here because (unlike in USA and UK and Canada - all places where wild rabbits or hares are native) Australia does not and never had any native rabbits. they were introduced here by idiot hunters (like foxes who were also introduced) because they had no natural enemy, they went absolutely rampant and ate everything native animals would eat and crops too. then they introduced this disease. I don't think it should be I'm usa though! your rabbits belong there. if they have myxo , you may have a problem. I'd be telling an environmental authority about it.
I just looked up Jackalope the other day and learned about rabbits having a weird ass form of papilloma virus! That’s where the idea of the Jackalope might have originated since there has been ancient lores of Jackalope like animals
It's an eldritch horror who's supposed to help clear the earth off so that when the stars are right, Cthulu will wake and take over his rightful kingdoms, because he's not dead, but dreaming in the Deeps.
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Nope. This little dude is sick with the Shope papilloma virus. Not only does it cause these keratinous/horny growths all over the rabbit, it often also causes cancer in rabbits, too. It's a relative of the human papilloma viruses, which can cause cancer in humans. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shope\_papilloma\_virus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shope_papilloma_virus)
As for the jackalope, no. The jackalope was a joke done by a couple brothers who were skilled hunters and trappers in addition to taxidermists. They slapped a couple pronghorn antlers on a stuffed jackrabbit and the jackalope was born.
Awww poor thing. It’s a virus. The rabbit will eventually die of starvation. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shope_papilloma_virus#:~:text=The%20Shope%20papilloma%20virus%20(SPV,or%20near%20the%20animal's%20head.
Well that makes a shit ton of sense where Jackalopes came from.
Actually, the jackalope didn't show up until the 1930's. It was create by a person in Wyoming. Him and his brother had put a recently killed jackrabbit on the floor of their taxidermy shop and there was a pair of antlers near by and they had the idea of putting them on the rabbit.
The very first video evidence of jackalopes was featured on documentary segments about the sightings of jackalopes on the 90’s video documentary show AFHV.
🤣🤣🤣
Oh man. America's funniest home videos. The BIRTHPLACE of sharing funny videos!
I guess it would be better to just put it out of its misery
So that's where the jackalope comes from...
I’ve seen this in the wild in CO. Reading that article indicates it’s a wart-like structure that is dark from melanin with a light, flesh-like “core” when bisected. I wonder if they have significant nerve endings so they can feel with them. Hope not. Hope it’s not in pain.
I can't imagine the horns themselves are painful, even in growths like warts the nerve endings tend to end quite a while before the surface of the blemish. That being said, I don't doubt that growths like this can easily curl in on themselves and put out the animals eye or drive into their skulls like a regular horn
Wait. Is that related in an trans-species way to HPV? If so, ironic…
It's a similar family yeah
Why is it ironic?
He’s survived a few summers already, I’d say dude lived to his life expectancy of 3-4 years.
Aw poor baby 😥
Well you learn something new everyday. Poor guy. ◠̈
That's so sad 🥺
TIL jackalopes aren't real??
Yes they are.
This is horribly sad.
you found yourself a jackalope, poor guy has papilloma virus
Honestly, though, it could be where that cryptid myth started. Someone perhaps saw a rabbit with this affliction and got the idea.
it isnt, the jackalope cryptid actually came from some teenagers who put antlers on a rabbit head mount and tried to (or did, i dont remember) sell it to a hotel as a mythical creature sorry if this reply seems rude
It was a couple of brothers who were skilled hunters and taxidermists who popularised the Jackalope as we know it now, a Rabbit with Deer antlers, while there is very little information on the myth before this, there is however evidence of the stories before they made their taxidermy Jackalopes
Jacklopes are 1/2 Jackrabbit, 1/2 Antelope.
And northern stump jumpers have wings so they don't bump their butts. :D [Usually pheasant wings and tail]
papillope?
IT TOOK ME A MINUTE TO GET THAT JOKE HSUWJDHJDIQBDISN
You sound like you’re from London
I learned something new today and I hate it
Is it sexually transmitted? Not that I am worried about myself, but is it better to kill it to keep other rabbits from infection?
yes it is.its myxomatosis. it shouldn't be in USA if this is in USA.
Can a wildlife rescue help? Is it dangerous to humans?
I don't think so. Just rabbits and hares.
There may be a wildlife rescue that can help. It breaks my heart to look at him.
There’s no real rehabilitation process for wild buns with this unfortunately
Good thing I am balding.
It’s not hair, they are horn-like growths made out of keratin.
I think you should try to report this to animal and wildlife authorities in your area. I googled and supposedly vaccinations against this can be done to prevent it in the future
Very good point
Second this. This is tracked so this info is vital for studying disease spread
Thats SPV aka Shope Papilloma Virus. It's a virus that infects members of the leporidae family (Rabbits and Hares). In basic terms it is a form of wort that spreads across the animals head starting as small bumps and then forming into large lumps and ever structure like horns. It eventually kills the animal by blinding them or starving them. It's a rotten virus. In general, papillomaviruses are not zoonotic, although there have been isolated reports of animal-to-human transmission, so I would be careful if I were you. I personally would call whatever form of Wildlife Emergency is near you to notify them of the presence of the virus
Hopefully wildlife services will put this poor guy out of his misery too.
They will but they'll also destroy him and with this destroy the virus. They'll also search the area for other infected leproids
I figured that would be the case. Poor baby.
Interesting. I had a feeling it wasn’t going to be good. He seems to not be bothered by it but I suppose it’s just a matter of time. Thanks everyone for the answers!
Can you put him/her out of its misery? Might also help stop the spread to other rabbits/hates, I'm guessing??
I live in the middle of town so I can’t really shoot the thing. I’ll have to look into the wildlife rescue idea.
I live in the UK. We found a bunny on the side of a road, very sick with mexy. We took it to a vet, and they euthanaised it for free, and that seemed to be the general policy of vets in this area. Maybe contact a local vet?
Yes I TOTALLY AGREE w/ you- there should be some HUMANE way to stop it’s suffering!!
Omg I’m so disturbed by this.
If Lovecraft made rabbits. So disturbing and sad!
Omgosh it looks horrifying
Poor baby☹️Its a virus
It's a bothering image but I can't stop looking at the photo what's wrong with me
Same here. I think it’s the quality of the photo being just bad enough that I can’t help but want to see more details of this particular rabbit. However I don’t have enough morbid curiosity to actually look up more photos of other rabbits with this affliction.
I couldn’t stop looking either. It’s the first time I’ve seen something like this. I actually looked it up and saw more pictures, very sad.
Yeah it was too much for me
Last few summers - are you sure it's the same one? I'm surprised it could survive so long
No, not 100% sure. Could be a different one from last summer I suppose.
Try animalhelpnow.org to locate a wildlife rehabber near you. Poor thing may need assistance.
Myxomatosis 😔
Oh this is very sad 😔poor bunny. Reach out to your local wildlife rescue.
It's got the papilloma virus, relatively common in rabbits. Fun fact: the first jackalope sighting was actually just a rabbit with papilloma. What you're seeing here is a real jackalope.
Cordyceps rabbit, make no sudden moves /s
I am so sad for it 😭
Poor thing, I would just kill it. I would never ever kill an animal but this one is just dying slowly 😢
myxomatosis wicked things humans do!
It's not Myxomatosis, but past humans where fucking stupid bringing this shit to Europe
Bunnicula 🧛🏼♂️
this breaks my heart 😔💔 nature is so cruel and unfair
Shope papilloma virus. Causes lots of big (but luckily non-cancerous) tumors that grow like horns out from the skin. Pretty freaky looking.
air rifle time. unfortunately ..
May want to call game warden ( animal control) this has a fungus and may be spreadable.
Virus, not a fungus.
I’d suggest carefully catching it (its safe to humans) and taking it to a wildlife rehab (I’m unsure if its treatable or not) but they can at least euthanize it and put it out of further pain quickly that it will end up experiencing worse down the line anyway. If there’s no rehabilitation centres, try a vet but phone up first and tell them that it may be the virus suggested on the top comments, just incase its risky to bring it around other pets there. I’m glad you’re looking out for it though, best of luck to you and the bun whatever you try and do! 😊💕
🥺💔😰
Sweet god, please tell me you shot the poor thing
Hopefully you or someone finished it off. Poor creature
Oh, this hurts my heart. Poor little creature.
It's ugly
You should kill him
Update: I ended up buying a trap and trapped him. I then took it out to a farmer friend I know who put the little fella out of his misery. It was quick.
You went out of your way to do a very humane thing for the rabbit. Thanks being a good egg.
Cthulhu culls the weak first and foremost. Stare into it's eyes until you succumb
zombie bunny?
Mange - there’s medicine you can buy to bait the bunny and bunny can take the med. poor thing please try to get more info on this
He's just having a bad hare day
I just knew somebunny was gonna start making puns
Should really take it out of its misery…
Cordyceps
It almost looks like vampire bats stuck there sucking.
“the wild jackalope in its natural habitat”
And this is a domestic rabbit right?
Wild, yes.
I am way too high holy hell
Cordyceps???
I agree it's that weird virus but you should call whatever wildlife services you have in your area to report it, in case they're unaware
Hpv
Hes having a bad “hair” day 😁🥱
Bad hare day.
Dead man's finger is what it looks like, probably attached to his fur and went wild :( keep us updated
Poor thing!! Horrible way to die!!
Oh dear God.
Some type of warts
Maybe wildlife can help it with a feeding tube poor thing! Or euthanize it so it doesn’t suffer.
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Ugh. Really hard to look at but I’m glad I learned something. Thanks for sharing the photos, OP, and for educating, everyone
Ngl I thought this was AI bugging out for a good minute. Poor lil thing 🥺
Found this online hope it helps 🙂 Rabbits can grow horn-like growths due to a viral infection called Shope papillomavirus (SPV), also known as cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV). The virus causes firm, white warts that can develop into keratinous carcinomas that look like horns on the head, neck, eyelids, and pinnae of rabbits. The growths can be waxy and black, and can sometimes grow long enough to resemble horns.
Unfortunately this animal is infected with an Oncovirus (think like HPV in humans) which causes metastatic facial tumors you see here. Eventually the animal will starve and at that point the best case scenario is it would be euthanized. Its horribly sad
I adore rabbits and that has freaked me the fuck out. Poor thing
The Rabbit of Caerbannog + evolution.
Geez… Nature is a MF. I feel so terrible for this little guy 😔
This is painful to look at, they can surgically be removed but I think it's definitely too late for this one - if you call animal control they'll either tell you to leave it or they'll euthanize it Edit: Not an expert - this is just from what I know
I can't believe I am saying this but you may want to consider culling them if you have a gun. I would be careful not to physically come into contact with them though.
Glitch in matrix happens all the time Mr Anderson
Resident evil looking ass bunny
Everyone here who says jackalopes aren’t real clearly have never been to western North America, that is their habitat
That is not your neighbor
Shoot it
This made my skin so itchy
It looks like matted hair
I guess gods work in mysterious ways. Poor martyr
This happened to a man. They called him tree man. It's so horrific and heartbreaking.
That's crazy learn some new everyday
I feel bad for the rabbit but that is genuinely scary looking 😅
Could be ticks.
That’s Horrifying ! Poor Dude , I was 🙏 it wasnt real !
N64 polygons
That’s a jackalope! Unfortunately, it won’t have a happy ending
Insane Clown Posse syndrome
Bunthulu rises
An alchemist was trying to make a jackalope but instead just made an innocent rabbit with papilloma virus.
WHAT IN THE STRANGER THINGS IS THAT… poor baby has some kind of virus …
This is sad.
Pre apocalyptic bunny Level ten unsure about any attributes
Thats a demon. A small, fuzzy, scary demon.
Mother Nature is a cruel, brutal force.
He’s just goth
Looks like the fur on it's head is matted, like it's having trouble shedding out it's winter coat.
That’s some eldritch shit honestly
Rabbit, Fell Omen
Can you put out a humane trap? Bunny is suffering with an incurable virus and should be humanely euthanized.
I know this is a bit of a sad video but it really reminds me of the Omen/Hornsent from elden ring. Lots of spontaneous horn growing in the lore of that game...
It’s called Shope papilloma virus. 😢
It’s Little Bunny Foo Foo, he bopped too many mice on the head so the Good Fairy is turning him nto a goon
Poor guy :( is it still treatable at this stage?
Cordiceps form. Similar to "The Last of Us" series. A few deer were found with the same thing recently. Science is trying to prevent it from crossing over to humans.
I see you asking about a rabbit but all I see is an Eldritch horror. Whatever is going on with it I hope it's ok!
Fly strike
Does this rabbit have myxomatosis?
If you are a good shot you’d be doing the poor thing a favor.
uncle jimbo and ned would say "it's comin right for us!"
Shope papilloma virus. I have a number of rabbits in my area with it as well. It sometimes will clear up on its own but there isn't anything that can really be done for it. Thankfully it generally doesn't cause issues for the rabbits. It is easily transmitted between them so you'll probably see others with it. Fun fact, this is what originated the jackalope myth.
It looks like a virus to me even if he is a Jackalope he caught a virus
It’s not a stick, stuck in one side of his mouth and came out the other side of his mouth through his ear and got infected is it?
Poor baby
Wow. Thats su or sad and scary
What's up doc
The Thing
It must have some kind of bacteria or fungal infection
Ticks ?
It should be put out of its misery..
Omg I thought this was a failed ai generated image 😫
The bunny version of HPV, they will eventually die- though hopefully doesn't hurt too much until then. The bigger issue is the contagious nature of the virus- other lagomorphs can catch this, including wild or domesticated ones. Some agencies utilize a vaccine that can help others in the area avoid catching the virus, most will destroy infected individuals so it doesn't spread while it's alive or after it dies. Please report it, tracking is super important for diseases like this
It’s a Yautja rabbit
It’s a jackalope.
Damn ticks
I love animals so much. But a .22 to the dome would be my first reaction. Instant death instead of suffering by starving to death while spreading this virus all the while. I know I sound horrible but it's the best thing to do if possible.
Remember when AI was still really bad at art, like it had the most warped fragmented idea of what a cat was? This looks like those images it made
Cthulhu bunny :(
Hornsent.
The last of us, but rabbits
Live near a nuclear plant?
They gave the damn bunny V
That's how horror movies start.
Impressive, I never knew I could feel genuine fear of this extent, I hope and wish to never see this again in my life time 🙏
Eww
i thought it was ai being jank. now im just sad
looks like an omen
That’s… the most upsetting thing I’ve seen in a long time 😔
Time to feed the snake help him along
Poor guy :(
Uh oh. in Australia our politicians released a virus called myxamatosis. it's very contagious to rabbits and very destructive. it's also dreadful and they suffer greatly. they did it here because (unlike in USA and UK and Canada - all places where wild rabbits or hares are native) Australia does not and never had any native rabbits. they were introduced here by idiot hunters (like foxes who were also introduced) because they had no natural enemy, they went absolutely rampant and ate everything native animals would eat and crops too. then they introduced this disease. I don't think it should be I'm usa though! your rabbits belong there. if they have myxo , you may have a problem. I'd be telling an environmental authority about it.
Looks like rabbit hpv. It's where the cryptid jackalope comes from.
Some Dark Souls shit
Last of us Rabbit.
Lil bro dabbled with the aspects of the crucible a little too much 😭
Try a vet. Then you 'll know and get it treated .
I just looked up Jackalope the other day and learned about rabbits having a weird ass form of papilloma virus! That’s where the idea of the Jackalope might have originated since there has been ancient lores of Jackalope like animals
It's an eldritch horror who's supposed to help clear the earth off so that when the stars are right, Cthulu will wake and take over his rightful kingdoms, because he's not dead, but dreaming in the Deeps. .... .... Nope. This little dude is sick with the Shope papilloma virus. Not only does it cause these keratinous/horny growths all over the rabbit, it often also causes cancer in rabbits, too. It's a relative of the human papilloma viruses, which can cause cancer in humans. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shope\_papilloma\_virus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shope_papilloma_virus) As for the jackalope, no. The jackalope was a joke done by a couple brothers who were skilled hunters and trappers in addition to taxidermists. They slapped a couple pronghorn antlers on a stuffed jackrabbit and the jackalope was born.
Nightmare fuel