Fauna at Mudumalai

Fauna: Madumalai National Park contains one animal species similar to those of the neighbouring reserves. A lot of these animals move freely between Madumalai national Park, Bandipur, Wynaad and Nagarhole. The big cats are not very easily sighted but there are certain areas where the chances of spotting one are the best. Some of the main animal species found in the park are Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Gaurs, Sambar, Chital, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Black Napped Hare, Sloth Bear, Wild dog (Dhole), Langur, Bonnet Macaque, Indian Giant Red Squirrel, 4 Horned Antelope (Chausingha), Porcupines, Slender Loris, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Rusty Spotted Cat, Small Indian Civet, Palm Civet, Common Otter, Wild Boar, Jackal, Mongoose, Flying Squirrels, Pangolin, Giant Fruit Bats and Striped Hyenas (seen more in eastern Bandipur).

The reptile family is represented by Monitor Lizards, Rock Pythons, Turtles, Flying Lizards and a large variety of snakes.

The river of the park is also home to the mighty fish - Mahaseer.