king penguin

noun

: a large penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) chiefly of subantarctic areas with a yellow patch on the upper breast

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For instance, Pesto, the abnormally large king penguin living at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, or Fat Albert, the heaviest polar bear in Alaska.) Crumbs—called Kroshik in Russian—was then taken in by the Matroskin Shelter in Perm, where he was put on a strict diet and exercise regime. —

Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024 In late January, caretakers at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia were ecstatic when a king penguin chick successfully emerged from his shell. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024 Meet Pesto, the nine-month-old king penguin chick stealing hearts and bumping up attendance at the Sea Life Aquarium in Melbourne, Australia. PENGUIN-INSPIRED ROBOT EXPLORES SEA USING AI Pesto weighs more than both his proud parents combined at a staggering 49 pounds. —

Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024 Pesto is expected to start swimming with other king penguin chicks when the molting process is done. —

Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for king penguin