Pesto, the chubby baby Penguin, is well-liked by many people.

Get ready to meet the newest internet sensation, Pesto the Penguin! Move aside, Moo Deng, because this nine-month-old king penguin chick is winning the hearts of people all over the world. What's his secret? Well, it might have something to do with his impressive 23.5-kilogram build - that's about the weight of an overstuffed suitcase!

Pesto's size is even more impressive when you consider that he's already heavier than both of his parents, Tango and Hudson, combined. They each weigh about 11 kilograms, but Pesto is already tipping the scales at that weight by himself. According to senior penguin keeper Emily Thornton, Pesto's diet of up to 25 fish a day is only going to make his rotund frame even bigger.

But don't let his size fool you - Pesto is a humble penguin who isn't letting his newfound fame go to his head. Even with all the human faces and cameras pressed against his enclosure, he remains down-to-earth and unfazed. Of course, when he's as "food orientated" as Pesto is, it can be a bit of a challenge just to get him to stay still long enough to weigh him.

Pesto is the largest penguin ever seen at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, and it's no wonder he's gaining a huge following on social media. A TikTok video of two employees dancing behind a stoic Pesto has already racked up four million views. But it's not just his size that makes Pesto stand out - his coat of "dense" feathers keeps him warm in the freezing Antarctic temperatures, and his big size is actually an advantage in the wild, where smaller chicks are at risk of being eaten by predatory birds.

It's not just genetics that make Pesto the impressive penguin that he is - his ancestors were some of the biggest and oldest penguins ever housed at the aquarium. According to Thornton, Pesto is already very healthy, but there are wild penguin chicks that can grow even bigger than him. And even though he has a fish-based diet, his feathers actually smell like corn chips - a fun fact that adds to his charm.

As Pesto continues to grow, he will soon shed his fluffy down and develop his adult feathers, which will give him a burst of yellow on his head and cheeks, along with the classic black and white tuxedo look. This process will be quite draining for him, so his appetite will likely decrease. But don't worry, that's completely normal.

King penguins like Pesto are typically found in Antarctica, and their population is currently stable with about 1.6 million breeding pairs. While climate change has had a negative impact on some penguin species, it hasn't yet affected the king penguins' home. However, in the past, these penguins were almost wiped out due to heavy hunting for their meat, oil, and blubber. Thankfully, that is no longer a threat to these majestic creatures.

So there you have it - the story of Pesto, the lovable and impressive king penguin who has taken the internet by storm. With his big size, healthy appetite, and charming personality, it's no wonder he has captured the hearts of so many. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this adorable penguin!

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