Introducing giant 3ft Pesto the king penguin chick. who has since been melting the internet (Image: Chester Zoo) A fluffy brown furball discovered in an Australian aquarium has become one of the largest curiosities in social media for showcasing how truly diverse life forms on Earth can be.
The Penguin Powerhouse
Onto pesto the penguin, another no ordinary chick. Weighing in at a towering 23.5kg (51.8lb), he is heavier than both of his parents Tango and Hudson put together. The Sea Life Melbourne aquarium says this fluffy brown ball of feathers is already the largest penguin they’ve ever seen — and he’s likely to keep growing.
Pesto’s prodigious size is down to his greedy nature — he can eat 25 fish in 24 hours. If you just want to make sure he eats well and bloats up like a puffer fish, this should be your go-to aquarium. Although enormous for a penguin, 2-foot-3 Pesto periodically “pops in” to interact with the other penguins and their keepers; he’s curious, confident and well-behaved.
FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION TO STARDOM
Pesto caught the hearts and eye of the entire world with their larger than life persona. A TikTok video of the chick and his keepers performing a dance routine has hit an eye-popping four million views, confirming his place as a social media megastar.
It likely comes as no surprise that pesto has gone viral due to his adorably distinctive looks and behaviors. At nearly the size of an overstuffed suitcase with a fluffy coat to match, Pesto is hard to miss. He also seems quite un-impressed with the human faces and cameras that can approach him, a testament to his ability to adjust (ex. adaptability)elsing of will.
Conclusion
Pesto is living proof of both the magic of mother nature and how social media can magnify extraordinary beings beyond measure. One of the largest penguin chicks ever found at Sea Life Melbourne (now a fledgling named Pesto) helped us realize just how diverse and adaptable life really is for all living organisms on Earth. With all this, it can be expected that as he grows and gets rid of his fluffy down that the journey of Pesto will not fail to attract and inspire viewers with the message of conservation saving this amazing animal;.
