A Seattle raccoon with an unusually short body nicknamed Jimothy has become an internet sensation after a video of the critter scampering across a field went viral.

A raccoon with a rare birth defect has amassed a legion of fans after a video of it darting across a footpath and running up a set of stairs racked up more than 6.8 million views…

A Seattle woman's video of an unusually round raccoon nicknamed "Jimothy" has propelled the creature to viral fame. Kiana Hall, 33, noticed the animal wandering around in the…

‘Jimothy’ appears to have short spine syndrome, a rare genetic condition that significantly shortens the spine

Kiana Hall, the 33-year-old marketing specialist who named the unique-looking raccoon, tells TODAY.com, “I looked at him and he looked like a ‘Jimothy.’”

Jimothy’s unusual shape and neighborhood adventures have turned him into the internet's newest obsession.

A Seattle raccoon with an unusually short body nicknamed Jimothy has become an internet sensation after a video of the critter scampering across a field went viral.

The little raccoon's fame has hit new levels.

Raccoon Jimothy: A Seattle raccoon named Jimothy became an internet sensation after a short video surfaced online. His unusual appearance, likely due to a spinal deformity,…

From neighbourhood scavenger to baseball mascot and Daily Show guest, the Seattle animal has become social media’s newest cult hero