Narwhal Coloring Pages
Narwhal coloring pages show the Arctic whale with the long spiral tusk, from chunky simple shapes for little ones to detailed icy ocean scenes for older kids who want more to color.
Very simple narwhal coloring pages ages 2-4
Easy narwhal coloring pages ages 3-6
Medium narwhal coloring pages ages 6-10
Detailed narwhal coloring pages ages 10+ and adults
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Children often think the narwhal is made up, so it is fun to explain it is a real whale that lives in cold Arctic waters. The tusk is actually a very long tooth. Real narwhals are blotchy gray, black and white, and older ones get paler. Kids who prefer a fantasy look can add pastel colors, but the real spotted skin is worth showing too.
To make icy water look cold, color it with light blue and a touch of purple, and leave small white patches for floating ice. A white crayon pressed hard on the ice areas first will keep them bright.
Fun facts to share while you color
- A narwhal is a real whale that lives in the icy Arctic Ocean.
- The narwhal's long tusk is actually a tooth that grows out through its upper lip.
- Mostly male narwhals have tusks, and the tusk grows in a spiral twist.
- Narwhals are sometimes called the unicorns of the sea.
- Narwhals usually travel in groups called pods.
Ways to use these narwhal pages
- Show a map of the Arctic and have kids place their colored narwhal where real narwhals live.
- Pair a narwhal page with a unicorn page and talk about which animal is real and which is a legend.
- Cut out colored narwhals and attach paper tusks rolled into spirals to make them stand out from the page.
- Ask children to tell a story about a narwhal pod exploring under the sea ice.
Questions parents and teachers ask
Are narwhals real animals?
Yes. Narwhals are real toothed whales that live in the Arctic around Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. Their tusk is what makes many children think they are imaginary.
What color should a narwhal be?
Real narwhals are mottled gray and black with white patches, and they get lighter as they age. Pastel or rainbow narwhals are a fun choice for a make-believe page.
What is a narwhal's tusk made of?
It is a tooth, usually the left one, that keeps growing in a long spiral. Scientists think it helps narwhals sense the water around them.
