Pesto, the 50-Pound Baby Penguin, Becomes a Global Sensation

The nine-month-old king penguin at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium has captivated millions with his impressive size and charming personality.

Pesto, a king penguin chick, weighs nearly 50 pounds, more than both his parents combined.
Born in January, Pesto has grown rapidly, eating up to 25 fish a day to maintain his hefty size.
His viral fame began after a gender reveal party and has since amassed nearly 2 billion views online.
Pesto's size is attributed to his biological father, Blake, one of the biggest and oldest penguins at the aquarium.
As he matures, Pesto will shed his fluffy brown feathers for sleek black and white plumage and is expected to slim down to around 33 pounds.