The growths are most likely caused by a summertime virus common in some U.S. states, but wildlife officials say there is no risk of transmission to humans or other animals.

Some cottontail rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, have been drawing attention because they have wart-like growths on their faces that look like horns

Though the strange growths on these animals may look intimidating, experts say there’s not much to worry about, and they're caused by a fairly common virus