Lion Drinking at the Watering Hole

This calm scene catches a lion at a quiet moment, lowering its maned head to drink from a watering hole. Its reflection ripples on the water below, with a few reeds and rocks dotting the edge and tall grass standing behind it. There is wonderful variety to color here: the thick mane, the smooth body, the wavy water lines, and the slender reeds all invite different colors and textures. This page suits kids who enjoy a little more detail and a full scene to fill rather than a single animal. Watering holes are the busy heart of the savanna, where lions, zebras, and elephants all come to drink, especially in the dry season. Try coloring the reflection a lighter, softer version of the lion to make the water look real. Print it on US Letter or A4 paper.