Pesto, a giant baby penguin, has become a social media sensation

Meet Pesto: Baby Penguin, Internet Superstar, And An Absolute Unit

Prepare to become obsessed.

Pesto, a giant baby penguin, has become a social media sensation

Baby animals have always taken the internet by storm — but this time, it’s a massive king penguin chick.

Meet Pesto: Melbourne’s baby penguin turned social media star

At just nine months old and 22.5kg, he’s already bigger than both of his parents combined.

Meet Pesto: The Viral Superstar Penguin Taking The Internet By Storm - EBNW Story

Among the flocks of sleek, black-and-white penguins at Melbourne’s Sea Life Aquarium, one fluffy little fellow stands out – quite literally. Meet Pesto, a chubby, chocolate-brown baby penguin who has captured the hearts of millions and skyrocketed to viral fame. Towering over his foster parents and weighing more than both combined, Pesto is no ordinary penguin chick. Affectionately dubbed an “absolute unit” and a “linebacker,” this king penguin’…

Pesto, the baby king penguin at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, becomes a social media star

He is a “walking feathered poop machine.” And he is also a celebrity. Meet Pesto, the king penguin. At only nine months old and 22.5 kg, he is already bigger than his parents. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. Stay up to date with the latest news with the 7NEWS app: download it today Photos of Pesto, who stands 3 feet tall and towers over his parents, have gone viral on the internet. He has also given people the opportunity to learn more about pengui…