The census estimated 10 to 20 panthers (Tamil: "sirutthai") living in the Manjampatti Valley. Wild Indian elephants roam over the whole valley. Sloth bears (Tamil: "karadi") are sighted every year in the upper forests of Manjampatti valley. Nilgiri tahr (Tamil: "varaiaadu") live especially on the spectacular high rocky peaks around the valley, as Mudimalai, Jambumalai, and Attumalai, though they may also be seen in the valley forests. There are several herds of gaur (popularly called bison) (Tamil: "kaattu erumai", "forest buffalo") in the valley. Earlier the area was well known for Manjampatti white bison. This possible sub-species has recently been seen and photographed here by Forest Department staff.