Scampi and Flounder, a pair of male Humboldt penguins, are stepping up to raise a chick at Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom.

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 king penguin chick is beginning to shed his brown feathers in exchange for new waterproof ones as he transitions into adulthood. Pesto went viral in September because, well, he's an adorably ...

The king penguin chick is beginning to shed his brown feathers in exchange for new waterproof ones as he transitions into adulthood. Pesto went viral in September because, well, he's an adorably ...

Dynamic duo Scampi and Flounder (we told you, great names abound in this colony) were signed up for fatherhood after another ...

Chocolate-brown and fluffy, the 9-month-old, 52-pound king penguin is the largest chick that Sea Life Melbourne has ever seen. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on ...

King penguin chicks shed their fuzzy brown down in favor of sleek black, white and orange feathers at around 10-12 months, which is just around the corner for Pesto.

When Pesto last stepped on the scale just two weeks ago, he weighed in at 21 kg or about 46.3 lbs, at just nine months old, making him the biggest penguin chick Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in ...

When Pesto last stepped on the scale just two weeks ago, he weighed in at 21 kg or about 46.3 lbs, at just nine months old, making him the biggest penguin chick Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in ...

Growing these new feathers will allow Pesto to eventually swim. While king penguin chicks' brown feathers are insulating, they are not waterproof, which is where their adult plumage comes in handy.