Hyderabad, Feb. 6 -- The Telangana forest department officials are keeping a watch on the Indian Bison, or the Gaur, that was spotted in Atmakur mandal of Yadadri Bhongir district last week.

The Gaur was initially mistaken for an oversized ox by the people after it was spotted moving in Pallerla in Atmakur mandal a week ago. The forest department officials were informed, who then reached the village and, on closer examination, concluded that it was a Gaur.

"A team is monitoring its movements regularly. Citing the security of the animal, we cannot disclose where it is moving presently. We have no idea where it has come from, but it is not the same one that is staying in the Amarabad forest division," said a forest official of Yadadri Bho...