Meet 'Jimothy', the viral, short-spined raccoon who roams Seattle
A Seattle raccoon with short spine syndrome nicknamed "Jimothy" became an internet sensation after a video of it running up stairs accumulated 6.8 million views in three days. The rare birth defect fuses vertebrae together, severely shortening the spine, but wildlife experts say Jimothy appears remarkably resilient and energetic.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 07:46 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC
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