Three gaurs were found dead in Doddabetta forest range in the Nilgiris forest division on Tuesday.
Investigations are under way to ascertain the cause of death of the three animals, which include two females and a male gaur.
Following information, post-mortems were conducted on the carcasses. S. Gowtham, District Forest Officer (Nilgiris division), said the three gaurs were part of a herd of seven animals. The four remaining animals were healthy and were currently being monitored.
