Information about Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs lived many millions of years ago, during a time known as the Mesozoic Era. This era started around 245 million years ago and ended around 65 million years ago. Scientists divide the Mesozoic Era into three periods – the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
Dinosaurs came in many different shapes and sizes. Some were as small as chickens while others were as long as basketball courts! They had scales or skins that were usually green, brown or gray. Many dinosaurs could run very fast on their two strong hind legs, while others walked on all fours. Some dinosaurs were meat-eaters that hunted other animals, and others only ate plants.
The largest dinosaur was the long-necked sauropod like Brachiosaurus which could reach over 100 feet long. Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the biggest meat-eating dinosaurs with massive jaws and teeth. Pterosaurs like Pteranodon were not dinosaurs but flew through the skies with leathery wings like big bats.
Scientists have found fossils of dinosaurs all over the world. By studying these fossils, they have learned a lot about what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived millions of years ago. Dinosaurs once ruled Earth but then suddenly went extinct, making way for mammals like humans to become dominant.
Enjoy the excitement with Dinosaur Coloring Pages
And below is a collection of coloring pages suitable for young artists and even adults. Our Printable Simple Dinosaur Coloring Pages are designed to inspire creativity and provide endless hours of entertainment, suitable for a wide range of ages.
Show off your creativity
Above are just black and white border drawings of Printable Dinosaur Coloring Book. Think and use your favorite colors to embellish Dinosaur Coloring Pages more vividly so you can show it off to your parents. Are you ready, little artists?
Fun coloring ideas for you with Cute Dinosaur Coloring Pages
- T-Rex: Color a fearsome T-Rex with its small arms and massive jaws full of teeth. Use shades of brown and gray with darker stripes.
- Brachiosaurus: Color a long-necked Brachiosaurus reaching tall trees. Blend greens and browns for its skin and add details like eyes and scales.
- Stegosaurus: Color the spiky plates along the back of a Stegosaurus in different shades of green, blue or red. Add spikes, eyes and feet.
- Pteranodon: Color a winged Pteranodon soaring through the sky. Use tans, browns and reds for its wings, crest and beak.
- Velociraptor: Color a pack of swift Velociraptors hunting in jungle or desert settings. Add speed lines, claws and details to their skins.
- Triceratops: Color the three sharp horns and armored plating of a Triceratops in earthy tones. Add eyes, feet and spikes along its neck frill.
- Underwater: Color marine reptiles like plesiosaurs or mosasaurs swimming underwater scenes. Use blues, greens and fish details.
- Herd: Color different dinosaurs together like a herd of duck-billed hadrosaurs or a group of ornithopods. Add grass, trees and variety to their skins.
Basic Coloring Tips and Techniques
- Blend with fingers – Gently rub similar colors together on the skin, plates or feathers to blend colors smoothly like nature.
- Add textures – Use the side of the crayon to add scales, bumps or other textures to the dinosaur’s skin or armor.
- Vary tones – Mix light, medium and dark shades of each color to show different parts of the dinosaur and add depth.
- Leave highlights – Leave areas like eyes, teeth and claws lighter so they stand out on the page.
- Try textures – Use colored pencils, markers or even glue and glitter for unique skin textures and detailing.
- Add backgrounds – Don’t forget to color in plant life, landscapes and other background elements for context.
- Take your time – Slowly explore different blending techniques to really bring your prehistoric creatures to life.
- Clean as you go – Have fun but also regularly clean your workspace so you can find all your colors.
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