Input (grade 13): The species is found throughout Australia, where it is the most widespread native mammal, and in coastal and highland regions of southwestern New Guinea, where it is known as the Mungwe in the Daribi and Chimbu languages.
Output (grade 6): The echidna can be found throughout Australia, and in coastal and highland regions of southwestern New Guinea. In Australia, it is the most widespread native mammal. In New Zealand it is known as the Mungwe in the Daribi and Chimbu languages.