Which of the following mountains is also known as "Elephant Mountains" situated at a range of mountains in the southern Western Ghats of central Kerala and span the border of western Tamil Nadu ?

The Anamala or Anaimalai mountains, also known as the Elephant Mountains, are located in the southern Western Ghats in central Kerala and western Tamil Nadu. The name "Elephant Mountains" is derived from the word "Anai", which means elephant in Tamil, reflecting the region's association with elephants and wildlife.

• The Anaimalai Hills form part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rich biodiversity.
• These mountains are located along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border and are home to rainforests and wildlife sanctuaries such as Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.
• The Anamala range is famous for its lush vegetation, rich flora and fauna, and scenic landscapes.
• The region is an important part of the Western Ghats, which serves as a biological hotspot and plays a crucial role in ecological balance.

• Valparai – A town located in the Anamalai range, but not the name of the mountain range itself.
• Yelagiri – A hill station in Tamil Nadu, but not part of the Western Ghats or known as the Elephant Mountains.
• Kannur – A district in Kerala, but it is not related to the "Elephant Mountains" or the Anamalai range.