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Pesto the Penguin's Amazing Transformation
A king penguin chick named Pesto, known for his unusually large size, is undergoing his first molt, transforming into his adult plumage.
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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Katy Perry
- Why did Pesto become a social media sensation?
- Pesto's massive size and fluffy brown feathers made him a social media star, with videos going viral and even attracting a visit from Katy Perry.
- How did experts describe Pesto's transformation?
- Experts at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium described Pesto's transformation as "spectacular." The molt requires significant energy, causing him to lose weight and bulk.
- How large was Pesto the penguin at nine months old?
- Pesto, a king penguin chick, was born in January and weighed 22.5 kg at nine months old, significantly larger than other penguins at the Melbourne Aquarium.
- What is the significance of Pesto's transformation?
- Once his molt is complete, Pesto will resemble an adult king penguin and will be ready to enter the next phase of his life within the colony. This is a crucial milestone in his development.
- What significant change is Pesto currently experiencing?
- Pesto is currently undergoing his first molt, losing his fluffy feathers and transitioning into his adult black and white plumage. This process is expected to reduce his size considerably.