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The gray-colored jungle bison is a peculiar [[Gaur#Subspecies|subspecies of gaur ''(Bos gaurus gaurus)'']].<ref name=Cen /> Many subspecies of gaur have been described, but only three subspecies are now recognized. Further research is required to precisely determine the taxonomy of this species.<ref>Wild Cattle Conservation Project, C/o National Institute of Animal Husbandry, Thuy Phuong – Tu Liem, Hanoi, Viet Nam [http://www.wildcattleconservation.org/SpeciesFactSheets/BosGaurus.htm Gaur ''Bos gaurus'' Lambert, 1804] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907160426/http://www.wildcattleconservation.org/SpeciesFactSheets/BosGaurus.htm |date=2008-09-07 }} (2008)</ref> | The gray-colored jungle bison is a peculiar [[Gaur#Subspecies|subspecies of gaur ''(Bos gaurus gaurus)'']].<ref name=Cen /> Many subspecies of gaur have been described, but only three subspecies are now recognized. Further research is required to precisely determine the taxonomy of this species.<ref>Wild Cattle Conservation Project, C/o National Institute of Animal Husbandry, Thuy Phuong – Tu Liem, Hanoi, Viet Nam [http://www.wildcattleconservation.org/SpeciesFactSheets/BosGaurus.htm Gaur ''Bos gaurus'' Lambert, 1804] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907160426/http://www.wildcattleconservation.org/SpeciesFactSheets/BosGaurus.htm |date=2008-09-07 }} (2008)</ref> | ||
Gaur were previously numerous all over the Palani Hills, but declined greatly during the 20th century. Now they are protected and their numbers are increasing substantially. The [[endangered]] gaur are the heaviest and most powerful of all [[Bos# | Gaur were previously numerous all over the Palani Hills, but declined greatly during the 20th century. Now they are protected and their numbers are increasing substantially. The [[endangered]] gaur are the heaviest and most powerful of all [[Bos#Taxonomy|wild bovines]]. 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 {{convert|2.5|m|ft}} to {{convert|3.6|m|ft}} cm / 8.3–12 ft. Shoulder height is {{convert|170|cm|in}} to {{convert|220|cm|in}}. Average males stand about {{convert|180|cm|in}} to {{convert|190|cm|in}} at the shoulder. Females are about {{convert|20|cm|in}} less. Tail length is {{convert|70|cm|in}} to {{convert|100|cm|in}}. | ||
The male Indian gaurs' average weight is {{convert|1300|kg|lb}}. Large individuals may exceed {{convert|1700|kg|lb}}. Gaurs in [[North India#Flora & Fauna|Northern India]] are smaller than the southern breed, and more of the larger, better specimens can be seen in [[South India#Flora and fauna|South India]], due to the high concentration of gaur there.<ref>[[Gaur#Description]]</ref> Calf and juvenile gaurs have several predators, including [[Bengal tiger|tigers]]; [[Asian black bear]]s | The male Indian gaurs' average weight is {{convert|1300|kg|lb}}. Large individuals may exceed {{convert|1700|kg|lb}}. Gaurs in [[North India#Flora & Fauna|Northern India]] are smaller than the southern breed, and more of the larger, better specimens can be seen in [[South India#Flora and fauna|South India]], due to the high concentration of gaur there.<ref>[[Gaur#Description]]</ref> Calf and juvenile gaurs have several predators, including [[Bengal tiger|tigers]]; [[Asian black bear]]s | ||
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In 2006, this possible subspecies was seen and photographed in Manjampatti Valley by Forest Department staff. | In 2006, this possible subspecies was seen and photographed in Manjampatti Valley by Forest Department staff. | ||
[[File:White bison by N.A. Naseer.jpg|thumb|The white bison photographed by [[N. A. Naseer]].]] | [[File:White bison by N.A. Naseer.jpg|thumb|The white bison photographed by [[N. A. Naseer]].]] | ||
In 2004, the famous and extremely rare white bison was reported at Chinnar.<ref>Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of Kerala, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, [http://www.chinnar.org/html/flora.htm ''Flora and Fauna''] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120724055459/http://www.chinnar.org/html/flora.htm |date=2012-07-24 }}</ref> In July 2004, an unusual white gaur, moving with a herd of dark-skinned gaur, was spotted repeatedly over several days in the [[Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary]] and photographed by the wildlife photographer, [[N. A. Naseer]]. This is the only published photographic documentation of Manjampatti white bison.<ref name=Freak>P. Venugopal, The Hindu, [https://web.archive.org/web/20041124064342/http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/11/stories/2004091107650400.htm ''Freak' gaur spotted in Chinnar''] (2004-9-11)</ref><ref name="Naseer" / | In 2004, the famous and extremely rare white bison was reported at Chinnar.<ref>Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of Kerala, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, [http://www.chinnar.org/html/flora.htm ''Flora and Fauna''] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120724055459/http://www.chinnar.org/html/flora.htm |date=2012-07-24 }}</ref> In July 2004, an unusual white gaur, moving with a herd of dark-skinned gaur, was spotted repeatedly over several days in the [[Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary]] and photographed by the wildlife photographer, [[N. A. Naseer]]. This is the only published photographic documentation of Manjampatti white bison.<ref name=Freak>P. Venugopal, The Hindu, [https://web.archive.org/web/20041124064342/http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/11/stories/2004091107650400.htm ''Freak' gaur spotted in Chinnar''] (2004-9-11)</ref><ref name="Naseer" /> | ||
In 1998, the then Wildlife Warden of Eravikulam, Mohan Alambath, his Range Officer, V. K. Franzis, and a wildlife enthusiast, V. P. Ajithkumar, claimed sighting this animal in Chinnar.<ref name=Freak /> Though they reported the matter in the journal of BNHS<ref>Ajith, V. P., M. Alenbath, and V. K. Francis (1998) ''White bison in Chinnar'', Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society; 95(3): 499-500</ref> the photograph they had taken of the animal lacked clarity. | In 1998, the then Wildlife Warden of Eravikulam, Mohan Alambath, his Range Officer, V. K. Franzis, and a wildlife enthusiast, V. P. Ajithkumar, claimed sighting this animal in Chinnar.<ref name=Freak /> Though they reported the matter in the journal of BNHS<ref>Ajith, V. P., M. Alenbath, and V. K. Francis (1998) ''White bison in Chinnar'', Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society; 95(3): 499-500</ref> the photograph they had taken of the animal lacked clarity. | ||