Merriam's Shrew is noted for its predilection for dry habitats. It is most often found in sagebrush steppe, but also in grassland, brushland, and woodland, at elevations from 200 m to 2,900 m. Learn more about the Sorex merriami, more commonly known as a Merriam's Shrew, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.