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Raccoon with rare spine condition survives thanks to mother

Jimothy the raccoon, born with short spine syndrome, survived in the wild due to his mother’s care and his species’ sophisticated brain. His viral story highlights mammalian adaptability, proving disabled animals can thrive with neural resilience and maternal support.