Overview
- Video clips of a compact, short‑backed raccoon nicknamed Jimothy have made the animal a global internet phenomenon and inspired fan art, merchandise, murals and game mods.
- The official Dungeons & Dragons account published a Jimothy stat block that gives the raccoon traits such as a very small Compact Frame and a ranged Hurl Garbage attack, turning the meme into a playable NPC.
- Local reporting has highlighted conflicting sightings that some residents trace back years and has raised uncertainty about whether those reports show one individual or more than one raccoon with a similar appearance.
- Veterinarians say Jimothy’s rounded, short‑back appearance is consistent with a congenital short‑spine condition but no formal diagnosis exists without an exam, and keepers note wild raccoons rarely live as long as claimed in some posts.
- Wildlife officials and care workers warn people not to approach, feed, crowd, or share exact locations for Jimothy because habituation and close contact increase risks from cars, dogs and disease and can harm the animal and local communities.