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Published: Dec 21, 2021 · Modified: Jun 20, 2022 by Julie

Realistic Fox Coloring Pages

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Fox are beautiful animals that live in a variety of climates. Kids of all ages will enjoy these free printable fox coloring pages with realistic images of fox!

In the wide open, the red fox stands out with their bright orange and red coat. However, in the forest fox blend in with the landscape.

Arctic fox, have a winter coat that lets them blend in with the snow filled landscape. Then a greyish brown coat for the summer months (source).

fox coloring sheets with realistic images of fox: sleeping, hunting, and jumping. Arctic fox clipart right corner and red fox left corner all on wooden background.

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How to Print

  • Click the button below the printable to bring up a PDF version
  • Each design fits a standard 8 ½ by 11 inch piece of paper

Print off the whole set of fox free coloring pages to create your own free coloring book.

As a mom, I like having a few printed off sheets available at the craft table. Along with a variety of art supplies.

Coloring Supplies

  • Crayons, colored pencils, fine point markers, or even watercolor paint.

Your kids can add their own designs in the white spaces on each sheet. Trees, additional forest animals, or more fox can all be added.

Collection of Fox Coloring Pages

Young children enjoy learning about red fox when exploring woodland habitats. The arctic fox is a wonderful mammal to learn about when studying the arctic and tundra.

These coloring pages are great additions to a forest or tundra unit study. Practice fine motor skills while learning about these amazing animals.

Each printable coloring page features a different fox design.

young fox looking up a a bird flying in the sky with branches and leaves. Two small woodland mushrooms on the ground with text Woodland Fox written in the bottom corner of the coloring page. Printable on a wooden background
Woodland Fox - Download

Red fox will eat vegetation such as berries along with small animals. They are also know to store away extra food for later.

The next printable features a fox getting ready to jump while hunting. Your kids can color in the fox using red and orange then draw their own scene in the background!

black and white image of a fox jumping with its hind legs still on the ground below. Coloring page on a wooden background
Jumping Fox - Download

Fun Facts: Fox are skilled hunters. They are cautious and patient. Equipped with a strong sense of hearing and powerful hind legs. Once they spot a meal, they can run at speeds up to 45 miles an hour! (source)

On the woodland edges, they wait and hunt for food. Its amazing how they can be close by, but you wouldn't even know it!

black and white image of a fox laying in the grass with a large tree in the background. Red Fox written on the bottom of the coloring page in the left corner
Red Fox - Download

Fox truly are amazing animals. In the winter you may even spot one curled up in a sunny spot.

Their fluffy tail keeps them warm during the cold winter months. The picture blow is of a fox curled up sleeping under the trees. Your kids can color each of the leaves along with the cute little fox.

coloring page with a black and white image of a sleeping fox curled up with its tail around its face under branches with leaves. Realistic fox design. Printable on a wooden background
Sleeping Fox - Download

The red fox is a beautiful wild animal with distinctive coloring. Their fluffy tail and large ears set them apart from other woodland animals.

This red fox coloring page features a young fox curled up sleeping under some branches.

Arctic Fox

one back and white arctic fox on a printable coloring page with text Arctic Fox bottom right corner. printable on a wooden background
Arctic Fox - Download

These magnificent animals live in the arctic circle even during the polar winter. They rely on many adaptations including their fur and fluffy tails to survive the extreme conditions.

According to National Geographic Kids, arctic fox will hibernate for short periods of time in dens. Some dens are up to 300 years old.

Both young and older kids will love learning about these amazing mammals while coloring this page.

Write Fox

Perfect for young learners who are practicing their letters. They can write the word fox or any of the letters on the lines below the image.

Arctic Fox coloring page with a black and white image of a fox with lines to write the words arctic fox. Printable on a wooden background
Write Arctic Fox - Download
Fox coloring page with a fox walking and a large tree in background. Lines to write the word fox below the image. Printable on a wooden background with colorful clipart fox in bottom right corner
Write Fox - Download

Extend the lesson by comparing the two different types of fox. Your kids can make observations based on the pictures on these pages. They can then infer why the fox have different characteristics.

Related Post: Backyard Chicken Coloring Pages

A great extension is to read a few good books about fox together. Jan Brett's children's book The Mitten is a classic choice for young children. For fact based book, check out the Arctic Fox's Journey by Wendy Pfeffer.

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These printables were created by Nature Inspired Learning and are for personal use only in your home, classroom, or public library. All of these free printable fox coloring pages are for non-commercial use. See full disclosure. Have questions, send me an email at julie (at) natureinspiredlearning (dot) com

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