Q: Are moose the largest antlered animals in North America?
A: YES! Their head and body length reach 10 feet, shoulder height to 6.5 feet with antlers reaching 6 feet across and weigh up to 90 lbs. A large bull moose can weigh up to 1800 lbs.

Q: How many toes does a moose have on each foot?
A: Four

Q: Do moose sink or swim?
A: Moose are very strong swimmers. Their hollow hair helps to buoy them up.

Q: How long does it take for a moose to be born?
A: It takes about 8 months for a moose calf to be born. Calves weigh between 25-35 lbs.

Q: How long do moose live?
A: The average age of a moose is between 10 - 15 years.

Q: Where in Maine are you GUARANTEED to see a moose?
A: At Len Libby! Come and visit Lenny and his friends!

"Lenny is an animal-sized tribute to chocolate, and to the state of Maine. A 1,700-pound behemoth, Lenny is a milk-chocolate moose, the star of an edible animal habitat hidden inside of Len Libby Candies, a chocolatier in Scarborough, Maine. The choice of star animal is probably an homage to Maine’s large moose population, second only to Alaska in the United States," the Atlas Obscura says

"Lenny’s pals are some dark chocolate black bears: 380-pound Mama Libby and her cubs, Cocoa and Chip, who are 80 pounds each. The sweet animals coexist happily around a blue-tinted white chocolate pond, in which Lenny stands magisterially, looking upon the store’s candy offerings.

"Lenny was created in 1997. The sculptor commissioned to make him slathered milk chocolate over a moose-shaped wire lath, then carved and smoothed, toiling over delicious chocolate for a month until Lenny took form. A video documenting his creation plays on a loop at the store today. Eight feet tall and nine feet wide, he’s a true feast for the eyes. The animal habitat is fenced off: In chocolate form, Lenny and co. are endangered species and must remain situated next to the store’s ice cream station so they stay cool."

"Behold, the 1,700-pound, life-sized moose named Lenny. He's located at the Len Libby candy store at 419 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough. Unveiled back in 1997, Lenny has been wowing visitors to the Len Libby candy store for more than 25 years, and continues to do so today," the WCYY says.

"If you're curious on how Lenny came to be, the story is actual a simple one. Since so many people associate moose with Maine, Len Libby commissioned artists to sculpt a life-size moose out of their finest chocolate at their store in the spring of 1997. After four weeks of work, Lenny was shown to the public and instantly became a draw for the store.

"Lenny's not the only work of art on display either. Lenny stands in a pond which also happens to be made of white chocolate. Artists sculpted the pond and dyed it with food coloring to give Lenny an authentic feeling of home."

"Lenny, the world’s only life-sized chocolate moose, celebrated his 25th birthday this summer at his "home" at Len Libby Candies in Scarborough, Maine. Lenny's birthday was July 1, 2022, and his "caregivers" are still excited about it," the Fox News reports.

"The idea to make a life-sized chocolate moose came from former business owner Maureen Hemond, said John DeGrinney, co-owner of Len Libby Candies, in an interview with Fox News Digital. "Originally, Lenny was supposed to be not such a large project, but my mother-in-law doesn't really do anything small scale," he said, adding that there was "quite a discussion" when it was revealed how expensive it would be to construct a life-sized moose.

"Over a four-week period in 1997, Lenny was sculpted out of 1,700 pounds of milk chocolate. He resides in an air-conditioned showroom in the "habitat" of a dyed white chocolate pond. About eight years after his arrival, Lenny gained a companion: He was joined by Libby the black bear and her cubs, Cocoa and Chip."

"Lenny the Life-Size Chocolate Moose is inside Len Libby Chocolatier at 419 US 1," the AAA says.

"A popular roadside attraction in Scarborough, Lenny the Life-Size Chocolate Moose was sculpted from 1,700 pounds of milk chocolate and stands in a “pond” made of white chocolate tinted with food coloring."

"Len Libby Candies of Scarborough has won the Best Candy Shop category in Portland Radio Group’s “Best of the 207” contest. Portland Radio Group, with a third-party sponsor, invited its listeners last fall to nominate and vote for businesses and places in a variety of categories, including Best Candy Shop," The Portland Press Herald says.

"“We’re really honored,” said John DeGrinney, who co-owns the store with his wife, Gisele DeGrinney. “Because one of the reasons is that we know Maine has excellent candy makers. Maine is actually fairly well stocked with candy makers who are our friends who are very good at what they do. When we know that’s what we’re up against for these types of competitions, we’re really humbled and honored by the fact that we were chosen as the best candy store in Maine.”

"Len Libby Candies is a family-owned, fourth-generation business that began almost 100 years ago in 1926. The store specializes in handmade chocolates and small-batch confections. The shop is also known for creating the world’s only life-sized chocolate moose in 1997. The moose, named Lenny, stands 8 feet tall and 9 feet wide and weights 1,700 pounds. Lenny is on display in the store."

"Lenny, the Chocolate Moose is the world's only life-size chocolate moose," the Fandom.com says.

"Located inside Len Libby Chocolates in Scarborough, Maine, it is also reportedly "the world's largest chocolate animal sculpture."

"Len Libby Candies in Scarborough, Maine is home to Lenny, the world's only life-size chocolate moose," the VisitingNewEngland.com says.



"Zdeno Mayercak, a sculptor and former instructor at the Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine, created Lenny in 1997. Kids of all ages, from near and far, can hardly wait to see this lovable moose as well as the pond that is white chocolate tinted with food coloring. Lenny's insides are comprised with an armature of steel, wrapped in mesh, covered with 10-pound blocks of chocolate and attached by melting chocolate onto the frame.

"Additionally, a 380-pound chocolate mother bear and two 80-pound cubs accompany Lenny with a cabin, large pond and mountain scene adding even more Maine ambiance."

"Come see Lenny, the World's Only Life Size Chocolate Moose! Made of 1,700 pounds of milk chocolate, Lenny has been featured on the Food Network, CNN, the Guinness Book of Records, and Europe's GEO magazine. In 2007 Lenny was joined by Maine Black Bear, Libby, and her two cubs, Cocoa and Chips, made of pure dark chocolate," the Visit Maine says.

"Since 1926, Len Libby's has been making Maine's finest chocolates and confections. You will find Maine's "Needham" candies throughout Maine, but only at Len Libby's will you find them made with fresh coconut that is cracked and shaved by hand for every batch. Family owned since 1949, we adhere to the recipes and techniques handed down over generations. When you stop in to see Lenny, feel free to ask for a sample! We welcome you and hope you have a wonderful visit to Maine!"

"Maine is known for its wildlife, so it's only fitting that the state is home to the world's only life-size chocolate moose. You can find Lenny the moose at Len Libby chocolates in Scarborough, Maine. Yes, Lenny is really made of chocolate. 1,700 pounds of chocolate. It took about four weeks to sculpt him and he's been making visitors smile since 1997," the eatupnewengland.com says.

"Len Libby makes and sells all kinds of chocolatey delights. They have chocolate lobsters, chocolate-covered pretzels and graham crackers. If you can't get enough of Lenny the moose, you can buy a milk or dark chocolate Lenny to bring home. They also have plenty of Lenny merch, like the shot glass I picked up.

"Len Libby also sells popcorn, taffy, nuts and brittle. If you don't live near Maine, you can always order online. Len Libby is a lot of fun for people of all ages and the candy is so good. It's certainly worth a stop if you're visiting Maine this summer."

"We guarantee a “moose sighting” at Len Libby Candies, as we are the home of Lenny, the world’s only life-sized chocolate moose. Making his debut in 1997, Lenny stands 8 feet tall and 9 feet wide and weighs 1,700 pounds," the Visit Portland says.

"Accompanying him in his “habitat” are Libby, our 370-pound Mama Black Bear and her cubs, Chips and Cocoa (all made of solid dark chocolate). Lenny has been featured on Good Morning America, in Trivial Pursuit, and he’s currently included in a popular, 1,000-piece puzzle. With fans all over the world, he is truly the “sweetest” and most photographed moose in Maine!

"If you’re a shutterbug, you’re bound to capture lots of great shots at our store that you will be proud to share. In addition to Lenny and his friends, there is our colorful map of the United States painted onto the asphalt in our parking lot; so many eye-catching chocolates and treats to photograph (and enjoy); and sometimes you can watch our candy makers in the kitchen as they pour a batch of caramel, spread out a layer of chocolate on the cooling table or pull candy canes (during the holiday season)."

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