Pesto is a king penguin at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia. He has become famous for his impressive size. More than 1.9 billion people have seen him on social media, and he has drawn many visitors to the aquarium. He is one of the most popular animals in the world.
Although Pesto was born weighing just 200 g in January, he quickly grew, reaching 9.1 kg by his third month. Thanks to good genes and excellent care from his parents, Pesto stands 90 cm tall and weighs 22.5 kg at 9 months old. He is much larger than typical adult king penguins, which weigh between 14 and 16 kg. Pesto eats around 25 fish a day to maintain his weight. However, Pesto will undergo a molting between 10 and 13 months, and his weight will likely settle at 15 kg.
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1. How much did Pesto weigh when he was born?
2. How tall is Pesto now at 9 months old?
3. What does Pesto eat every day to help maintain his weight?
1. Have you ever seen a penguin at an aquarium or zoo? What was it like?
2. If you could meet Pesto in person, what questions would you want to ask him?
3. Why do you think people enjoy watching animals like Pesto on social media?
Pesto is a king penguin at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia. He has become famous for his impressive size. More than 1.9 billion people have seen him on social media, and he has drawn many visitors to the aquarium. He is one of the most popular animals in the world.
