Meet Jimothy, the Raccoon that Captured the Internet’s Attention
- A rotund raccoon nicknamed 'Jimothy' has become an unlikely local celebrity in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood after viral videos inspired fan art, memes, and widespread social media attention.
- Veterinarian Carrie Schneider of The Family Pet Veterinary Hospital said Jimothy "has a congenital spine shortening disease," noting the condition occurs in other mammals as well.
- Since going viral last week, the raccoon has inspired a mural at Ballard Clay, an 8-bit video game, and a debut in the Mariners' 7th-inning 'Salmon Run' race on Saturday.
- Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck plans to issue a 'Jimothy Summer' proclamation this weekend, while artist Ryan Henry Ward auctioned a painting for more than $6,500 to benefit the Ballard Food Bank.
- Wildlife authorities urge residents not to interfere with the animal, advising the public to keep their distance and contact officials if it appears injured, as locals express hope for its survival in the wild.
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It is a new protagonist in the world of viral animals and comes directly from Seattle. It is called Jimothy and it is a raccoon that, due to a disease of the spine, has developed a particular deformation that gives it an unusual appearance. On social c'è who called it a mutant raccoon, who compared it [...] L'articolo Spotted a strange creature with three legs: the true story of Jimothy, the mutant raccoon that became viral on social comes from …
Meet Jimothy, the raccoon that captured the internet’s attention
An oddly shaped raccoon given the name 'Jimothy' has gone viral after it was spotted multiple times throughout Seattle. Since its first appearance, the especially round mammal has taken the internet by storm.
What are we looking at?
Welcome back weirdos. If you haven’t seen him yet, meet ‘Jimothy.’ The racoon-gone-viral from Seattle, WA. It’s always curious how these viral online begin. Thankfully, Reuters found and interviewed the woman who first captured the animal on video. Watch that interview with up-close-and-personal footage of Jimothy himself. The post What are we looking at? appeared first on WTMJ.
Who is Jimothy? The unusually round raccoon has taken the internet by storm
An oddly shaped raccoon given the name 'Jimothy' has gone viral after it was spotted multiple times throughout Seattle. Since its first appearance, the especially round mammal has taken the internet by storm.
Viral Raccoon Jimothy: Why Seattle’s Short-Spined Animal Captured Global Attention | 👍 LatestLY
An unusually shaped raccoon nicknamed 'Jimothy' went viral in Seattle after video showed his distinct short-spined silhouette. Experts believe his compact build stems from a congenital condition similar to short spine syndrome. Despite his deformity, Jimothy is active and healthy, inspiring local art, charity drives, and city advisories. 👍 Viral Raccoon Jimothy: Why Seattle’s Short-Spined Animal Captured Global Attention.
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