Move over, Mo Ding, there’s an official competition to be the internet’s favorite little animal.
A huge, mysterious king penguin named Pesto from Marine life melbourne The aquarium has melted the hearts of many on social media since it became a viral sensation this month.
Although only nine months old, Pesto has become hugely popular in part because of his towering size. According to Sea Life Melbourne, the weight of the pesto is impressive 46 pounds He devours 25 fish every day. In comparison, the average weight of an adult king penguin is about 2.5 kg From 31 to 37 pounds.
With his wobbly gait, built frame and enormous stature, Pesto doesn’t need to hunt for praise. Since becoming an influencer, he has received millions of views online and attracted legions of fans to the aquarium.
When it comes to pesto, most people have one question on their minds: Why is it so big?
Sea Life Melbourne said this was because the pesto had likely hit the genetic lottery. In a section on the aquarium’s website devoted entirely to frequently asked questions, the organization said that Pesto’s size “is due to a number of factors.”
His biological father, Blake, is the oldest and oldest penguin at Sea Life Melbourne. Pesto’s foster parents, Hudson and Tango, have also done an “amazing job” raising him, according to the aquarium.
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“So a combination of good genes and good parenting explains his current weight,” aquarium staff wrote.
Although he is considered a healthy size, Pesto will likely become skinny after he grows and loses his brown coat.
Pesto is Sea Life Melbourne’s largest penguin chick caregiver ever.
Its large size has earned Pesto many endearing nicknames online, including “Chunk,” “Shaq,” and “Big Bird.”
Many pesto lovers from around the world traveled to Melbourne to catch a glimpse of the mysterious flightless bird.
This week, even superstar Katy Perry stopped by to meet Pesto. Together they filmed a video to promote Perry’s new single I am his, he is mine, Complete with a shy glance from Pesto over his shoulder to the camera.
Perry also shared a behind-the-scenes video of the meet-and-greet with Pesto. In the clip posted on social media, Perry blows bubbles for pesto sauce, which his caregivers say he loves.
Pesto isn’t the only little animal dominating social media algorithms lately.
Thailand’s cute little pygmy hippopotamus, Mo Deng, was impossible to avoid online this month, as legions of fans gushed over her short, stocky body — and even shorter temperament.
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in the Thai capital Bangkok was packed with guests looking to fawn over Moo Deng in person.
Already, fans online have pitted the two little animals against each other in a battle of cuteness.
Whether it’s Pesto, Moo Deng, or any other adorable animal, the internet always seems to find something cute to obsess over.
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