Pesto the massive king penguin chick has begun his molting process, losing the fluffy brown feathers which defined his look adored the world over on social media.
A viral internet sensation has debuted a brand-new look for his adoring fans to admire the world over.Pesto the king Penguin chick at SEA Life Melbourne Aquarium has begun molting his fluffy baby feathers, sporting what handlers have dubbed a 'full body Mohawk.'The young penguin has stunned the world with his impressive size, weighing 49 pounds, which is more than both his parents combined. His parents, Hudson and Tango, each weigh 24 pounds.
When a penguin chick molts, its fluffy brown feathers are shed to reveal waterproof ones that are more sleek to the skin. king Penguin chicks first molting is expected around 10 months of age and the process can last up to 6 weeks.EMPEROR PENGUIN IS HATCHED AT SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO, THE FIRST IN MORE THAN A DECADEThe molting process takes up a lot of energy, so King Penguin chicks rely on stored fat and often lose weight while their feathers are replaced.
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