Toronto Zoo's Maybelle Expecting Otter Twins

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. The Toronto Zoo has some paws, itively thrilling news. One of their North American river otters named Maybell is expecting twins. She bred with another otter called RJ back in May 2025, and the Zoo's team confirmed the pregnancy through hormone checks and A, voluntary x-ray. Here this year, rising progesterone levels tipped off the staff that something was up. Embryos and these otters can stay dormant for up to 10 months before developing, so it took time to verify everything. This birth means a lot for conservation efforts, as the zoo works to better understand and care for river otters in captivity. It's the first time in at least 40 years they've had otterpups here. Maybell might spend more time in her den resting, so visitors to the America's Pavilion may not spot her right now. Meanwhile, the zoo celebrated a healthy massage or raft calf last month, though it was bittersweet

1:00after the father died from an injury earlier this year. Staff will keep a close eye on Maybell, as she gears up for the big arrival, boosting hopes for more success stories at the zoo.