Desert vibes with free armadillo coloring pages for kids. This collection of 20 detailed black and white line drawings presents this fascinating critter for you to color.
Armadillos are some pretty unique-looking creatures. They’re probably most well-known for having armored hides that protect them from predators, and some can even roll into protective balls.
They are native to different areas of Central, South, and North America, and are mostly warm, humid environments with access to water and plenty of tasty bugs.
These hardy creatures are very interesting and an iconic feature of these places.
This collection features various armadillos drawn in different styles for you to enjoy, whether you want to color some finer details or create something simple and cartoony.
There is a lot to learn about armadillos, and you will also learn some fun facts in this collection.
20 Free Armadillo Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Armadillo Beside A Small Pond Coloring PDF
Some people think that armadillos are desert creatures, but this is not actually the case. They tend to live in grasslands, forests, and woodlands, but can also be found in some desert environments. Something else that may surprise people is that they are pretty good swimmers!
2. Armadillo Climbing Over Rocks
Armadillos are little powerhouses who are very good at digging. They’re not very acrobatic, but they can be seen clambering over rocks and other small obstacles.
3. Cartoon Armadillo
This cartoon armadillo is so cute! There aren’t many characters based on armadillos, but one of the most famous is Sandshrew, a Pokémon with armadillo features. They’re such unique creatures that they almost seem like fictional creatures themselves!
4. Armadillo Crossing A Dirt Road
Unfortunately, armadillos blend into the dirt, which is good for avoiding predators but is bad if they’re crossing a dirt road, as drivers won’t always see them. Luckily, they’re faster than they look, so they will often get out of the way in time.
5. Armadillo Curled Into A Ball
Armadillos can all roll into a ball for protection, everyone knows that, right? Wrong! This was something that I was surprised to learn: most armadillos can’t roll into balls. Of the 21 known species of armadillo, only two species, both of them three-banded armadillos, have this famous ability.
6. Armadillo Digging In The Dirt
Do you know why armadillos are in the dirt so much? Because they dig it! That may have been a really lame joke, but it’s also accurate. Armadillos love to dig, and it's made easier with specialized claws and powerful legs. They dig burrows and also dig in order to find food.
7. Armadillo Hiding Behind A Log In The Woods
Armadillos are pretty good at camouflage, and even though they have armored backs, they’d probably prefer to just stay out of sight instead of getting attacked by a predator. You could color this armadillo so that it blends into the wood of this log.
8. Armadillo In A Forest Setting
A forest is a perfect place for an armadillo to thrive because they will have access to water and food. Armadillos aren’t all that picky when it comes to food, as they will eat insects and small plants, depending on what they can find.
9. Armadillo Looking Out From a Burrow
I’ve always thought that armadillos are pretty cute in general, but this one takes the cake! When coloring this cartoony armadillo, you could use some more expressive colors, and it would suit the style really well.
10. Armadillo Near A Cactus Plant Coloring Sheet
Armadillos have this association with deserts and Western films, but as mentioned before, they don’t typically like to live in dry, desert places. Adding a little cowboy hat would help him to feel more at home!
11. Armadillo Resting Under A Bush
Armadillos lead busy little lives, and so they need to take it easy sometimes, just like we do. This cute armadillo is taking a moment to relax under a bush for a much-needed break.
12. Armadillo Sniffing The Ground
Armadillos have keen noses, and it helps them to find food and detect danger. Or, in the case of this Kawaii armadillo, it helps them to smell fragrant flowers!
13. Armadillo Exploring The Desert
Things are heating up for this armadillo. For desert environments, I like to use washed-out colors with watercolor paints in order to make them look dry and arid.
14. Armadillo Under The Moonlight
Armadillos are mostly nocturnal creatures, as the food they like tends to be more active at night. They don’t see very well anyway, so being active in the day would not really help them.
15. Armadillo With Armor Plates
There are so many details to color on this armadillo! Have you ever wondered where the name armadillo comes from? It’s Spanish for ‘little armored ones.’ It’s the perfect name, especially when you know the meaning!
16. Armadillo With Babies Walking Behind
Look at this adorable armadillo family! There is a species of armadillo called the nine-banded armadillo, and they always have identical quadruplets.
17. Cute Armadillo With Long Tail
Armadillos have long tails that aren’t just for show! They use these tails to help them balance as well as to help them dig. In a pinch, they can also be used to help defend themselves.
18. Cartoon Armadillo For Kids
This simpler cartoon armadillo would be perfect for younger artists to color and enjoy! It could also be fun to draw some additional details in the background.
19. Cartoon Armadillo On A Grassy Hill
The grass on this hill allows you to contrast the duller colors of an armadillo with some brighter green colors. Pair this with a bright blue sky, and you could have quite a vibrant and colorful work of art by the end.
20. Mandala Armadillo Coloring Page
A mandala design is perfect for an armadillo, as the shapes come in layers and armadillos have layered armor on their backs. Which color schemes will you use for this final design?After You Color Your Armadillo Pages
- Draw some other woodland creatures like owls, opossums, snakes, or skunks to encounter the armadillo.
- Buy some different shades of brown paper and stick them in layers over the back of the armadillo to create layered armor.
- Look up a picture of Sandshrew, the Pokémon, and draw it next to a realistic armadillo.