Toronto Zoo Welcomes River Otter Triplets

0:00It's April 3rd. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. Spring has sprung at the Toronto Zoo, and they've got some adorable news, North American River Otter Maybell just gave birth to three pups last. Saturday is the first litter in over 40 years, turning what they thought was twins into a surprise trio. Earlier this month, keepers confirm Maybell's pregnancy after months of dormancy in the embryos, which can last 7-10 months. As a first-time mom, she's hunkered down in her den, and the zoo's monitoring everything closely since those early weeks are make or break. Otter fans are buzzing, and it's got deeper meaning, too. These pups, called NG, in Initiana, Bemouin, hold a special spot in indigenous stories as clan animals symbolizing love in the seven grandfather. Teachings, according to the zoo's indigenous relations supervisor, the little ones won't hit the public view for at least four to six weeks while they build strength and start swimming lessons around 8-10. Weeks old, mom handles most of the raising solo, as males like dad RJ typically step back

1:03after breeding last May. Keep an eye on zoo updates as Maybell and her romp emerge, ready to steal hearts and show off those survival skills like hunting and fishing over the next 7-8 months.