A huge king penguin chick named Pesto, who weighs as much as both his parents combined, has become a social media celebrity and a star attraction at an Australian aquarium.

“At just nine months old, Pesto tips the scales at a whopping 21kg (46 pounds), thanks to his hearty appetite of 25 fish a day. He’s officially the largest chick SEA LIFE Melbourne has ever seen, making him a huge hit with guests and fans around the world,” the aquarium writes on its website.

An abnormally large king penguin chick called Pesto has become a viral sensation. The chunky penguin chick is a star attraction at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia, where last week he ate more than his own body weight in fish.

A penguin at Australia's Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium named Pesto has taken over the Internet and wowed fans because he is so large.

A sea animal from Australia is capturing the hearts of the Internet: meet Pesto the penguin! The furry baby King Penguin is only 9 months old and already weights 46 pounds. According to the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium 's website,

Move over Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market and Royal Botanic Gardens — there is a new king in town, and it’s a baby penguin. Baby might not be the best word to describe the oversized chick who has taken the internet by storm.