Horny Bull Moose Seen Wandering Around Connecticut Looking For Some Lovin’

According to Hearst CT Media, it appears a moose was seen wandering through an auto dealership recently in Windsor Locks. The 500-pound young male confidently sauntered through the lot at Auto Direct LLC and stopped briefly to eyeball a 2014 Volkswagen Convertible.

A Connecticut state wildlife biologist told ctinsider.com that this is the season when young and older males are searching for a hot young female moose called cows to hook up with. The breeding season begins in late September and into early October.

There's a distinct possibility that this big hairy fella wandered down from Massachusetts looking for his mate. Moose sightings in Connecticut have picked up considerably, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. (DEEP)...In April of this year, DEEP issued a warning urging motorists to be aware during this seasonal period of activity to slow down and drive defensively should a large animal, such as a moose, be spotted on or by the road. In many cases, when it's car vs moose, the car can easily be totaled. It's time for '5 Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Moose!'

1. Moose are Ginormous! - A fully grown male(bull moose) is 1,500 pounds!

2. Bull Moose Shed Their Antlers Every Year - The purpose of antler shedding is to help moose conserve energy in the cold, scarce winter months.

3. Like Cows, Moose Have a Four-Chambered Stomach - They eat 73 pounds of various plant life in the summer and 34 pounds in winter.

4. Moose are Solitary Animals Except When Mating Season Arrives - The only time they gather is throughout September and October for mating season. A bull moose will seek out one or multiple cows each season, breed, and then depart until the next year.

5. Moose Don't See Very Well - A moose’s eyes are positioned toward either side of their head, similar to a horse. This placement creates large blind spots in front of them, putting moose at a disadvantage in terms of eyesight.