Tiger, tiger burning bright – the magnificent tiger is immortalized in William Blake’s poem. Tigers are animals belonging to the cat family. These beautiful creatures have a reddish brown rusty coat, a white mane that surrounds the face, and stripes that vary from gray to pure black. There are several subspecies of tiger, the popular ones include Bengal, Amur, Malayan, Sumatran, South China, and Indo-Chinese.
Tigers are respected and revered in many cultures around the world. They are also featured widely in cartoons and animated movies. They are a major attraction in zoos for their beauty, strength, and size. Their slow stride and loud growls never fail to mesmerize kids.
Top Tiger Coloring Pages
Tiger coloring sheets are popular with kids of all ages. We have a beautiful collection of tiger coloring sheets in their realistic and cartoon forms. These tiger coloring pages for preschoolers will allow them to experiment with various shades of brown and yellow while learning about different species of tiger.
1. T for tiger
We have a fun alphabet coloring sheet for the little ones. Your child will have fun filling colors in the tiger’s stripes while learning about the shape and sound of T. Tell your child to trace the uppercase letter and color the sheet any way they like. The coloring sheet will help your child develop fine motor skills, the basis of clear writing.
2. Year of the tiger
We have a coloring sheet depicting the year of the tiger. In Chinese astrology, it is called the Year of the metal tiger. The tiger, in Chinese mythology, symbolizes the traits of people born in the year. The metal element gives the tiger-born people sharpness. A metal tiger is also known for their mood swings and temper.
3. Tasmanian tiger
One of the coloring sheets shows a Tasmanian tiger without stripes. Tell your child to make the stripes before coloring the tiger. The Tasmanian tiger, also known as thylacine, is an extinct species of tiger. It was renowned as the largest known marsupial of modern times. The Tasmanian tiger is believed to have become extinct in the 20th century. This nocturnal creature looked more like a dog than a tiger.
4. Sumatran tiger
You can see a coloring sheet of a Sumatran tiger. The Sumatran tiger is the smallest surviving tiger subspecies. Did you know that tigers rely on sight and sound rather than smell? Share this and other facts with your children as they color this fascinating animal. Sumatran tigers are protected by law in Indonesia. They are distinguished by dark stripes on their orange coats.
5. Amur tiger
Spice up your child’s coloring time with our Amur tiger coloring sheet. Your children will have a blast sprucing up the narrow stripes of this tiger. Amur tigers are found throughout Russia, Northern China, and Korea. They represent the largest tiger species popular in the world. They have the largest home range of any tiger subspecies.
6. Baby tiger
Tigers may not be good pets, but your child can have one in your room with this coloring sheet. The coloring sheet features an adorable baby tiger ready to bounce around in the grass. The only thing that the coloring sheet is missing is a bit of color. It will keep your child entertained as they keep track of the tiger’s stripes.
7. Bengal tiger
Bring social studies lessons into coloring time with the Bengal tiger coloring sheet. The coloring sheet shows a majestic tiger relaxing after taking a stroll in the forest. The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India. Its power, grace, and agility make it a perfect national symbol. As the name suggests, the Bengal tiger is found primarily in India. Some species of this tiger are also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and China.
8. Indo-Chinese tiger
The coloring sheet depicts an angry Indo-Chinese tiger showing off his sharp teeth. The Indo-Chinese region is the largest combined area of tiger habitat in the world. The coloring sheet will give your child a break from coloring all cutesy animals.
9. South China tiger
We have a black-and-white diagram of a South China Tiger waiting to be colored. What do you think this tiger is doing? Is he taking a break or stalking his prey? Ask your child these questions as they give this fierce predator some color. South China tigers are considered functionally extinct, as they have not been sighted in the jungles for more than 25 years. They are only found in zoos in South Africa.
10. Circus tiger
The coloring sheet shows a tiger showing some stunts to onlookers. How well would the tiger fare in this stunt? Print out the coloring sheet to let your child add some silly colors to the picture. It will brighten your child’s evening. You can also take your child to a circus show during the weekends or on vacation. They will love you for it.
11. Dot-to-dot
The simple dot-to dot-coloring sheet features a jungle tiger. Tell your child to join the dots from 1 to 54 to reveal the picture. Then, they are free to make this tiger orange, brown, or even multicolored.
12. Shere Khan
We have a coloring sheet of Shere Khan, the main antagonist of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. He is a powerful Bengal tiger who has nothing but disdain for his victims. Shere Khan is a large and powerful tiger known for his vicious and cruel attitude. His only fears are fire and a man’s gun. He is a sophisticated and suave tiger that turns incredibly dangerous when angered. He speaks with a British accent and thinks highly of himself.
13. Tigger
You can see a coloring sheet of Tigger enjoying the 100-acre Wood. Tigger is an energetic tiger appearing in the cartoon series Winnie the Pooh. He has bold orange and black stripes, a long chin, a springy tail, and beady eyes. He tends to pounce on people as a way of introduction. Tigger is a friendly tiger and holds a high opinion of himself.
14. Tiger cub
Don’t you think the adorable cub looks a lot like a playful kitty? Tell your child to pull out their crayons and give him their trademark orange and black colors. Did you know that tigers use their mouth to carry their babies by their necks? This trait is seen across all animals in the cat family. The coloring sheet will give your child a chance to learn about tigers and the different things that they do.
15. Rajah
The handsome tiger you see here is Rajah, Princess Jasmine’s pet. He is extremely protective of Jasmine and loves her a lot. He has also attacked several of Jasmine’s suitors. Unlike other cartoon characters, Rajah’s appearance is more lifelike.
16. Daniel
The adorable tiger you see on the coloring page is Daniel, the protagonist of the show titled Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. He is a four-year-old shy tiger who hides behind his mother when meeting new people. Daniel is a brown tiger with dark brown stripes on the body. He is always shown wearing a red sweater, red and white sneakers, and a wristwatch.
17. Malayan tiger
We have a coloring sheet of the Malayan tiger resting in the forest. This subspecies of tiger inhabits the southern and central parts of the Malay Peninsula. The tiger is classified as an endangered species. The small size of the Malayan tiger helps them to remain unseen in the clearer parts of the Malaysian jungle. It inhabits the less dense forests that have a higher supply of food. This carnivorous predator hunts its prey by stalking it and catching it off-guard.
18. Snagglepuss
Meet Snagglepuss, a character created by Hanna Barbara. He is best known for his catchphrase. “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” This pink, anthropomorphic tiger is kind and helpful to his friends and relatives. He lives in a cavern that he always tries to make more habitable for himself.
19. Reading tiger
We have one of the cutest tiger pictures to color where a tiger is reading a book. He looks engrossed in his reading. What is it that he is reading? A storybook or a textbook? Leave that to your child to decide. Tell your child to write a creative story to go with this fun coloring sheet. It will improve their imagination skills while giving them some quality handwriting practice.
20. Vitaly
One of our coloring sheets features Vitaly, a fearless and strong tiger who loves to take risks. This macho Russian tiger is the star performer of Circus Zaragoza, where he was born and raised. He jumps through the hoops with utmost grace and speed. Vitaly is a friendly tiger that once cared a lot about his circus friends. After an incident in the circus, he lost his dignity and passion and became bitter with everyone.
An aura of awe and wonderment surrounds this majestic animal, so your kid will enjoy coloring the tiger at home! Allow your kids to color these sheets in any way they like. It will enhance their creativity and develop their imaginative skills. You can also use these free printable tiger coloring pages online in your child’s school projects. These tiger coloring pictures will provide a fun, learning experience for them. Happy coloring!
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