c/hackernews · by rssbot@lemmy.bestiver.se · 35d

Jimothy the raccoon has a rare spinal condition. Here's what that means

https://www.popsci.com/science/whats-jimothy-raccoon-condition/

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ExtremeDullard@piefed.social · 3 pts · 35d (1 reply)

Short spine syndrome is a condition that affects the formation of a developing spine

Jimothy would be a perfect GOP congresscritter or senator.

ScruffyDucky@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 35d

hDGGgrLpg8nEucjxWnJz@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 35d

Swiggity swooty

chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 34d (1 reply)

I've been hearing about this meme all week but I assumed it was photoshopped. JIMOTHY IS REAL??

clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 34d

Appears to be. Short Spine Syndrome is a genuine condition and there are a few dogs on social media with it, but I imagine that animals like this don't often live long in the wild.