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A uniquely shaped raccoon with short spine syndrome has captured hearts across Seattle and the internet. Jimothy the raccoon has racked up millions of views and earned his place among the Pacific Northwest's beloved local legends.
A group of orphaned and injured raccoons are back in the wild after spending up to six months recovering together at a BC wildlife rehabilitation center. The rescued animals bonded as a family and were released together to start their new lives.
A group of six young raccoons bounded back into the wild after spending up to six months healing together at a British Columbia wildlife rehab center. Each arrived with a different story of struggle, but left as a tight-knit family.
A family of six young raccoons just returned to the wild after spending up to six months healing at a British Columbia wildlife rehabilitation center. Each arrived with a different story of injury or distress, but they bonded together and got a second chance at life.
A group of young raccoons just got their freedom back after spending up to six months recovering at a wildlife rehab center in British Columbia. Each arrived with a different story of struggle, but they left together as a family.
A Seattle raccoon born with short spine syndrome became a viral sensation and raised $50,000 for charity. Scientists say his survival shows the remarkable adaptability of the raccoon brain and the power of devoted motherhood.
A round raccoon with a short spine became an internet sensation and sparked a charity auction that grew into a corporate giving movement. What started as one Seattle artist's painting raised over $50,000 for a local food bank.
Railroad workers in Texas discovered a severely injured raccoon near train tracks and launched a rescue that saved her life. After weeks of intensive care, the little fighter is learning to walk again.
A raccoon with an unusual genetic condition has become such an internet sensation that the Seattle Mariners are dedicating an entire game night to him. The first 20,000 fans will receive limited edition Jimothy rookie cards.
A raccoon with a rare birth defect has become Seattle's newest celebrity, racking up millions of views and inspiring fan art, tattoos, and even a shoutout from the local baseball team. Despite his challenges, Jimothy is thriving in the wild and spreading joy across the internet.
One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #
A viral raccoon with a rare spine condition inspired a Seattle artist to create a painting that raised over $12,000 for his local food bank. When Amazon matched the winning bid, the total donation doubled to help fight food insecurity.
When Heather Cooper found a brain-injured raccoon hit by a car, she didn't turn away. Instead, she built Snug Harbor Wildlife Rescue in Chapin, filling a crucial gap as South Carolina's growing population puts more wildlife at risk.
The MarinHealth Raccoons celebrated their 65th anniversary with a successful garden tour fundraiser. The volunteer group continues raising funds through multiple events to support MarinHealth hospital services.
After struggling to find help for an injured raccoon, Amanda Moore started a wildlife rescue that now saves hundreds of animals annually. Furry Fixers has become a lifeline for both wild creatures and the people who find them.
A family's decades-long effort to restore a fire-ravaged Oregon forest has attracted one of North America's most mysterious mammals. Trail cameras recently captured footage of a ringtail, a rare raccoon relative that now calls the thriving woodland home.
The binturong, a peculiar mammal that smells like buttered popcorn and looks like a raccoon from a fantasy film, is getting a lifeline from conservationists fighting wildlife trafficking. Rangers equipped by Flora & Fauna are working to save these vulnerable creatures before they vanish forever.
After discovering her region hadn't had a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in nearly three decades, Amie Palmer became the solution. Now she's healing injured animals and teaching others to do the same.
Canadian police responded to a backyard BBQ theft and found the culprit with evidence still in its mouth. The red-furred suspect walked away with a full belly and no charges.
A Midwestern writer witnessed an injured deer struggling through winter and transformed the moment into a children's book about sharing and compassion. "The Food Lady and Bucky" teaches young readers about generosity through forest animals learning to help each other.
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