A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning fans

Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase — especially after a recent gender reveal.

A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning fans
Pesto the king penguin chick, right, mingles in his enclosure at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium on Friday.

Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase — especially after a recent gender reveal.

(Image credit: Rod McGuirk)