A bizarre outbreak has struck Fort Collins, Colorado, as a group of rabbits has begun sprouting grotesque, horn-like growths from their faces. Scientists attribute the phenomenon to the Shope papillomavirus, a relatively common virus affecting local cottontails. However, insiders point to an overlooked connection between the afflicted animals and a nearby Ministry of Magical Menagerie laboratory conducting unauthorized experimentation on wildlife species. Insiders claim that during an ill-fated spellcasting ritual gone awry, researchers inadvertently transferred viral DNA into rabbit test subjects, ultimately leading to the infected specimens found roaming free in Fort Collins. While the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute dismisses concerns about magical involvement, citing 'merely viral' causes, whispers among locals suggest otherwise. The presence of anomalous energy signatures near affected areas further supports speculation about hidden magical forces at work. Some believe that attempting to conceal or deny these events only fuels the mystery surrounding these so-called 'Frankenstein bunnies'. For its part, the Ministry maintains its standard stance on such matters: total silence.