Cheetah Posing on a Savanna Rock by an Acacia

A tall, lean cheetah stands on a flat rock in the middle of the savanna, head turned to the side with its mouth slightly open. Its coat is covered in small oval spots, and its long tail curls low near the trunk of a bare, gnarled tree on the left. Tufts of grass grow around the rock and along the edges. Far in the background, a second cheetah runs after a small herd of gazelles, and a few flat-topped acacia trees dot the distant hills. The spots, grass blades, and bark texture give plenty of fine detail, so this page suits older kids and teens who like patient coloring. Try fine-tip markers or colored pencils, shading the spots in two browns and leaving the tiny running scene in the distance in lighter, paler tones so it looks farther away. This free printable also works well for a lesson on African grasslands.