Pesto, a large king penguin chick, is molting into adult plumage at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium.

Pesto, the internet-famous king penguin chick known for being larger than his parents, is undergoing a molting process as he transitions into adulthood. At about 10 months old, Pesto is shedding his brown feathers and growing the black and white plumage typical of adult king penguins. This transformation at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium will enable him to swim and fully integrate into the colony.

November 11, 2024
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