Enjoy some super cool creativity with Arctic animals coloring pages. This collection of 25 beautifully detailed black and white coloring images celebrates the animals that live in this icy environment.
The Arctic region is situated around the Northernmost part of Earth. This part of the world is cold, icy and difficult to live in. Even so, there are many amazing animals that survive and thrive in this environment.
They have adapted in various ways to survive in this harsh environment, and there are many beautiful creatures in this region.
Within these pages, you will see animals such as foxes, wolves, moose, whales and more, and you can bring them to life with your favorite colors.
Along the way, I will also share some fun and interesting facts about these animals and the environment they live in.
25 Free Arctic Animals Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Arctic Animals Coloring PDF For Kids
This first Arctic scene gives you a selection of some of the animals you can find in this region. You can see a cute seal, penguin and fox all hanging out together.
Arctic foxes have a white coat in the Winter, but they will turn brown or grey in the Summer months. That means you have a few options when it comes to coloring the fox.
2. Arctic Fox Curled Up In The Snow
3. Arctic Hare Running Through The Snow
Arctic hares are common targets for predators, but they have a trick up their furry sleeves: extreme speed!
They can run at speeds up to 40 miles an hour. To put this in perspective, Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, reached a top speed of around 23 miles per hour.
4. Beluga Whale Swimming Under The Water
Beluga whales are rather strange-looking whales, and they are recognizable thanks to their large, bulbous heads.
Their heads are referred to as ‘melons’ and scientists think that they use this feature for echolocation.
5. Caribou Walking Through The Snow
6. Cute Arctic Fox With Fluffy Fur
An Arctic fox has fluffy fur, and it’s not just for show, either!
The fur they have covering them helps them to keep warm and blend into their environment. They also have fur under their paws which makes it possible for them to walk over cold snow.
7. Husky Dogs Pulling A Sled
Even though the Arctic is a hard place to live in, many do make it their home.
Native Inuit tribes have been using sled dogs to get around for many thousands of years, and they form strong bonds with their animals.
Using sled dogs these days is mostly done for recreational purposes and in some rural areas.
8. Husky Sled Team Running Across The Frozen Tundra
9. Leopard Seal Hunting For Fish
10. Musk Ox Standing In The Tundra
11. Narwhal Swimming In Icy Waters
Narwhals have to be one of the most incredible animals in the ocean. They stand out with their long horns that make them look like sea unicorns.
What many people don’t know is that these horns are actually long, spiraled teeth extending from their heads.
12. Narwhal In Arctic Waters
13. Penguin Waddling In The Snow
14. Polar Bear Mother With Her Cubs
Polar bears can only be found naturally in the Arctic, and they are one of the most iconic animals in the region.
They are also the largest animals in the Arctic, and they need to be respected by local people as they can be dangerous if provoked.
15. Polar Bear Standing On Ice
16. Ptarmigan Bird Camouflaged In The Snow
17. Puffin Bird On A Snowy Rock
18. Reindeer Walking Through The Snow
19. Reindeer In A Winter Forest Coloring Sheet
20. Seal Pup Lying The Ice
21. Seal Resting On An Iceberg
22. Snowy Owl Flying Over The Arctic
You may not imagine owls thriving in the icy Arctic, but snowy owls do very well in this punishing environment.
Most owls hunt at night and are nocturnal, but snowy owls usually hunt in the daytime and are efficient hunters.
23. Walrus With Big Tusks
24. Resting Walrus With Whiskers
25. Arctic Wolf Howling At The Moon
Wolves are one of the predators that dominate the Arctic, and sometimes you may hear their howls in the moonlight.
Wolves have thick fur to help them survive in sub-zero temperatures, and they even grow a second layer of fur in the Winter months.
After You Color Your Arctic Animals Pages
- Look up and add even more Arctic animals such as Arctic sheep or wolverines.
- Make the cold environments of these pages look even colder by using some watercolor paint with mild colors.
- Draw some human characters observing or interacting with some of these Arctic animals.
- Create some Christmas scenes by adding some decorations or by drawing characters like Santa to meet these animals.
The Arctic region may be dangerous and inhospitable, but it is also beautiful and filled with wonder.
This collection was meant to celebrate some of the most incredible animals and sights you can find in this unique region.
There are no wrong ways to color these pages, and they can be printed and shared as many times as you like so that you and your friends can create amazing art!
You can also spread the magic of the Arctic by sharing some of your finished art on your social media accounts.