Tyrannosaurus Coloring Pages

The King of Dinosaurs! Tyrannosaurus!

When you hear the word "dinosaur," Tyrannosaurus is probably the very first one you think of, right? Roar! It is a super strong and cool dinosaur!

When did it live?

Tyrannosaurus lived around 66 million to 68 million years ago, near the end of the Cretaceous period. This was at the very end of the time when lots of dinosaurs lived on Earth.

What kind of dinosaur was it?

Tyrannosaurus is a dinosaur known as "Tyrannosaurus rex." In English, it is written as "Tyrannosaurus Rex." "Rex" means "king" in Latin. It really is a name fit for the king of dinosaurs!

It was super big!

Tyrannosaurus had a huge body!

• It was about as long as a full-sized bus (about 12 meters long)!
• It was about as tall as a 3-story apartment building (about 5 meters tall)!
• It weighed as much as 3 big elephants (about 6 to 8 tons)!

Because it was so big, other dinosaurs probably got scared and ran away when Tyrannosaurus came near!

Scary jaw power!

The coolest thing about Tyrannosaurus was its jaw power! People say it had the strongest bite of any animal that ever lived on Earth. It was so strong that it could crush a car, and it could crunch right through big bones!

Bumpy, jagged teeth!

Inside the mouth of Tyrannosaurus, there were lots of sharp, jagged teeth that were as big as bananas. With these teeth, it could hold on tight to its prey and tear it apart.

Small but cool front legs!

Tyrannosaurus had super big and thick back legs, but its front arms were really small, right? They were almost like a chick's little feet! But these front legs were not just small; they had sharp claws on them. Some people think it used them to grab prey or help itself stand up.

What did it eat?

Tyrannosaurus was a super strong meat-eating dinosaur. That means it ate the meat of other dinosaurs. Some people think it chased and caught its own prey, while others think it ate dinosaurs that were already dead. Maybe both are true!

Where did Tyrannosaurus live?

A long, long time ago, Tyrannosaurus lived mostly in the western part of North America, in places we now call the United States and Canada. Scientists think it lived in many different places, like forests, rivers, and open plains.

How long did it live?

Depending on the study, scientists think Tyrannosaurus lived for about 20 to 30 years. That sounds short compared to a human life, but for a dinosaur, it lived a pretty long time!

How to Choose Colors: Pick Strong and Cool Colors!

• Basic Body Colors: Tyrannosaurus is a big meat-eating dinosaur that lived on land, so natural colors look great.
  • Green (dark green, dull green): Make it look like it is hiding in the forest or jungle.
  • Brown (earth brown, dark brown): Make it look like it is stomping proudly across the land.
  • Gray (dark gray): Make it look tough and bumpy like a rock.
  • If you use a few of these colors together, your dinosaur will look even more real!
• Belly Color: Color the belly a little lighter than the rest of the body (like light green, light brown, or cream). This makes your Tyrannosaurus look 3D!
• Eyes: Tyrannosaurus has sharp eyes to spot its prey. Color the eyes yellow or orange to make them look bright and cool! Draw the pupils with a solid black.
• Inside the Mouth (Teeth and Tongue):
  • Color the teeth sharp white or a little creamy to make them look real.
  • Color the tongue red or pink to make it look alive!
• Claws: Color the sharp claws gray, black, or dark brown to make them look strong.

How to Paint 3D Effects: Think About Shadows and Light!

• This Tyrannosaurus has lots of body lines. You can use these lines to help you add shadows!
• Where to Put Shadows:
  • Deep muscle spots (like the inside of the thighs or under the arms)
  • Under the jaw and neck wrinkles
  • The base of the tail and the bottom of the body (close to the ground)
  • Inside the wrinkle grooves
  • Use a color that is a little darker than your main color in these spots. This makes the muscles pop out in 3D!
• Where Light Hits:
  • Spots that stick out, like big muscles or the back, catch the light easily. Leave these spots a little lighter or use a light color to make your dinosaur look even more 3D!

Make It Look Rough and Bumpy!

• Tyrannosaurus has rough, bumpy skin just like a turtle or a crocodile.
• This picture has lots of skin lines. Color these lines carefully to make the skin look nice and bumpy!
• If you use colored pencils, try layering your colors with a rough texture. That can be really fun too!

Tips for Pencils, Crayons, and Paints!

• Colored Pencils: Press hard for dark colors and light for light colors. This makes it easy to show shadows and light! You can also layer the same color to make it look rich.
• Crayons: Press a little thick to make a bumpy feel. You can even rub with your finger to blur the colors!
• Paints (Watercolors): Use lots of water for a light, see-through look. Use less water for bold, dark colors. Wait for the paint to dry and paint over it again to make the colors deeper!

Tips to Enjoy Your Coloring Page!

• Express Yourself Freely!
  • You do not have to use real colors! You can color your Tyrannosaurus any way you like. A colorful Tyrannosaurus sounds super fun too!
• Try Adding a Background!
  • Is Tyrannosaurus in a forest? Near a volcano? Is the sun or a cloud in the sky? Adding a background makes your picture come to life!

The Name Means "Tyrant Lizard"

Tyrannosaurus is super famous as the king of the dinosaurs, right? Its name actually means "tyrant (a rough king) lizard." Just like its name says, it was the strongest hunter that ruled over other dinosaurs with its big, powerful body!

Crushing Bones! Sharp Teeth as Big as Bananas

The best weapon Tyrannosaurus had was its huge head and sharp teeth! Believe it or not, its teeth were as big as bananas. People say it used these teeth and super strong jaws to crunch right through its prey's bones when it ate!

The Secret of the Tiny Front Arms

Did you notice that even though its body is huge, its front arms (hands) are really tiny? It only has 2 fingers! What these small hands were used for is still a big mystery. Some people think it used them to balance itself when standing up.