Manjampatti White Bison are a type of Gaur, kaatteni,or kaattu erumai meaning “forest buffalo”) occasionally seen in the Manjampatti Valley, a 110.9 km2 (42.8 sq mi) protected area at the eastern end of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, South India.
Gaur were previously numerous all over the WESTER GHATS KUMBAKARAI ARUVI, SHOTHU PARAI DAM, ADUKKAM, KODAIKANALbut declined greatly during the 20th century. Now they are protected and their numbers are increasing substantially. Males have a highly muscular body, with a distinctive dorsal ridge, forming a very powerful appearance. Females are substantially smaller, and their dorsal ridge is less developed. Adult body Length is 2.5 meters (8 ft) to 3.6 meters (12 ft) cm / 8.3-12 ft. Shoulder height is 170 centimeters (66.9 in) to 220 centimeters (86.6 in). Average males stand about 180 centimeters (70.9 in) to 190 centimeters (74.8 in) at the shoulder. Females are about 20 centimeters (7.9 in) less. Tail length is 70 centimeters (27.6 in) to 100 centimeters (39.4 in). Now kattarumei dead in kumbakarai falls.vellai வெள்ளை காட்டெருமை
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