What to know about 'Jimothy' the racoon, the Internet's new animal star | ABC NEWS

A raccoon with a rare birth defect has amassed a legion of online 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 in just three days.

Nicknamed "Jimothy", the short-spined raccoon is growing more popular by the day as Seattle locals share their own footage of the unusual-looking celebrity.

The animal's condition can cause a range of complications, but Jimothy seems to be coping well, according to wildlife experts.

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