Did you know that coloring pages of dinosaurs were once used as a tool for paleontologists studying these ancient creatures? In the late 1800s, experts would create detailed line drawings of dinosaur skeletons and bones found at excavation sites. These drawings would then be filled in with watercolor or colored pencil to help distinguish different bones and give an idea of what the dinosaur may have looked like in life.
Today, while these illustrations are still used by paleontologists, they have also become a staple of children’s books and a popular activity at museums and educational centers. So next time you grab your crayons to color in those long-necked dinos, remember their role in helping scientists bring these extinct beasts to life. Who knows – maybe you’ll even find some new fossil clues of your own!
Dinosaurs come in every color of the rainbow, did you know that?
Some dinosaurs boasted brilliant colors like red and orange, yet many dinosaurs in children’s books and movies are depicted as boring green or gray. In actuality, one species known as Sinosauropteryx had white, brown, and orange stripes running down its back. And would you believe it, certain dinosaurs may have even had vivid patterns or multiple colors like a peacock! Do you wish to discover more about these amazing creatures?
Discover interesting details and pictures of these extinct animals in their natural colors by visiting Cool Dinosaur Coloring Pages. There is a dinosaur for every dinosaur fan to enjoy coloring, including predators like the T-Rex and vegetarians like the Stegosaurus.
So what are you waiting for? Start exploring our coloring pages today! Want to see other Dinosaur coloring pages?
