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Swirly Whiskers and the Secret Tail Maze

Curled up on his haunches, a bold rat gazes ahead with a clever eye and a tiny smile twitching at the tip of his nose. Swirls and stripes twist all across his fur, wrapping around his ears, tummy, and paws, turning his body into a wonderful windy maze. His long tail loops behind him, smooth and wavy, like a long piece of ribbon curling on the ground. With each swirl on his back, he looks ready to dart off in search of cheese or adventure—if his swirling coat doesn't spin him in circles first!

The rat’s paws lift gently, claws tucked in as if he’s tip-toeing to keep secrets from the cat. Big round ears listen for crumbs falling nearby. The spirals in his fur invite bright, silly colors and wild patterns, letting you decide if he’s a city rat, a garden rat, or the world’s fanciest cheese thief. Every line and twist gives you a new path for colors to run, twirl, and play.

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Kids (6-12)
#rat #swirl patterns #animals #bold lines #maze #tail #black and white
Rat with swirling patterns and a long tail in bold black lines, sitting upright and facing to the right.
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Fun Fact!

The tail of a rat also helps it to regulate its body temperature by releasing heat.

Image Details

Coloring page of a rat, drawn in spiraling, swirling patterns with bold black outlines and a long, curled tail.

Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Fill each swirl with a different color for a rainbow rat.
  2. 2 Use crayons for thick lines and markers for the tiniest spaces.
  3. 3 Try metallic pencils for a magical shimmer on the rat’s tail.
  4. 4 Mix soft browns and bright blues to make the spirals pop.

Suggested Colors

Mossy Gold
Steel Grey
Sky Blue
Twisty Red
Golden Yellow

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