Fun Fact!
A key difference between a manatee and a dugong is their tail shape: a manatee has a rounded, paddle-like tail, while a dugong has a fluke-like tail, similar to a whale's.
Image Details
Coloring page of a manatee peeking her head out of the water, with close-up details of her face, big eyes, nose, and flippers showing.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Make the water swirly blue to show ripples around her head.
- 2 Try using two grays on her nose for a soft, fuzzy look.
- 3 Add tiny green spots if you want to show algae from her river home.
- 4 Give her cheeks a gentle blush with light pink or peach.
Suggested Colors
River Gray
Bright Blue
Riverbank Green
Soft Peach
Deep Charcoal
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