After reaching stardom in September, the king penguin chick is beginning to shed his brown feathers in exchange for new ...

Molting is a crucial phase in a king penguin’s life because it signifies the start of independence as they prepare to leave the colony.

King penguin chicks experience their first molt around 10 months old and the process can last up to six weeks, per the aquarium. Since molting requires baby chicks to use a lot of energy ...