This fun resource is available in online and printable formats. The online coloring page can be colored online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for coloring by hand.
This beluga whale coloring page showcases one of the Arctic's most charismatic marine mammals. Belugas are known for their distinctive white color and friendly appearance, often called the 'canaries of the sea' due to their vocal nature. The illustration highlights the whale's unique features: a flexible neck, a pronounced melon-shaped forehead used for echolocation, and the absence of a dorsal fin - an adaptation for swimming under ice. As children color this page, they can learn about the beluga's diet of fish and squid, its social behavior in pods, and its importance in Inuit culture. This coloring activity offers a fun way to discuss Arctic marine ecosystems, whale adaptations, and the need for ocean conservation. It also provides an opportunity to explore the beluga's intelligence and the threats they face from climate change and pollution.
