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.

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This is due to an oil gland at the base of the animals’ tails. He will start swimming with the other king penguins shortly after that. Amazingly king penguins can dive up to 1,443 feet deep.

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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.