What Jimothy the Raccoon Reveals About Our Need for Nature
Psychology Today | 24.07.2026 05:38
A Seattle-area raccoon with a shortened spine has become one of the internet's most celebrated animals. Videos of Jimothy waddling through neighborhoods, balancing on backyard fences, and going about his nightly routine have gained millions of views. His popularity makes sense: He’s endearing and easy to recognize with his unique body shape. But what if our emotional investment in the life of a wild raccoon had less to do with Jimothy himself and more to do with what he awakens inside of us?
