Pesto, the baby King Penguin from SEA LIFE Melbourne, has captured the hearts of many online due to his impressive size and adorable waddle.
At just 9 months old, Pesto has become a viral sensation on TikTok and Instagram with over two billion views on both platforms.
According to Aquarium officials Pestos currently weighs exactly 22.5 kilograms, more than the combined weight of his parents.
Good Genes, Good Parents
According to SEA LIFE Melbourne, Pesto’s size is thanks to a combination of “good genes and good parents.”
His biological father, Blake, has been the biggest and oldest penguin at the aquarium along with her mother.
Pesto currently eats around 25 fish a day to maintain his strength, but he will likely shed some weight during the pledging process when he grows his adult feathers.
Pesto is expected to lose seven kilograms in five months as he gets older.
