Everyone can see the birds - but you need 20/20 vision & a high IQ to spot the other hidden animal in 11 seconds

PUZZLE fanatics were left scratching their heads after trying to decipher an optical illusion designed to test players’ observation skills.

Only those with sharp eyes and a sharp mind will be able to spot the hidden animal in this picture in just 13 seconds.

What do you see in this picture? Credit: Bright Side

The creators of Bright Side say that the optical illusion tests the player’s observation skills and analyzes their personality.

Those who see only birds, trees and huts in the picture “value tradition and prefer a simple and peaceful lifestyle”.

Players who see an elephant “respect others, are loyal to friends and are excellent listeners,” according to Bright Side.

Which one do you see? An elephant, or birds, trees and huts?

More about optical illusions

If you’re struggling to find an elephant, try looking beyond the obvious.

The large white space in the center of the image is what matters.

Here’s a clue: the elephant’s trunk starts at the bottom left of the picture.

Two birds in flight create the shape of an eye and an ear, while the door between the hut and the trees creates the shape of a foot.

If you still can’t find an elephant, know that you are not alone.

One person wrote online: “Who saw an elephant instead of a village of huts? Let’s be honest, nobody saw an elephant.”

You could be the champion if you find the hidden bee in under 20 seconds – are you up to the challenge?

Another said: “I see an elephant, but it takes me 15 minutes to see, I’m not going to lie, it’s hard.”

You can find the solution to the puzzle at the bottom of this page – but while you’re here, why not try another one?

You could have perfect eyesight if you can find the power button in this tricky brain teaser in 15 seconds.

Can you find the power button in this picture in 15 seconds? Credit: Online Games.io

Gamers will have no problem spotting and recognizing sketches on the image of VR headsets, joysticks and consoles.

But do you see the power button?

Here’s a tip for those who may be struggling: focus on the game wheel.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the highlighted key.

Check out this photo taken in someone’s backyard of trees in a winter setting.

A lynx lurking in the backyard has puzzlers scratching their headsCredit: Reddit/ FindTheSniper

Do you see a lynx lurking among the trees?

If you can spot it in 30 seconds, your eyes are better than most.

The photo, which was shared on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum by user BigErnMcracken, stunned many users.

One person wrote: “Oh my god, what camouflage.”

Another said: “I got a physical jolt of ‘wow!’ when it actually clicked for me.”

You may need to zoom in on the image to locate the lynx – and keep in mind that they can jump up to 10 feet in the air.

See the solution to the puzzle at the bottom of the page.

Let’s try another optical illusion to make sure we really gave your brain a good workout.

Here is a spread of delicious food, with everything from pretzels to olive oil and eggs.

Can you find the missing wrapped candy in under 49 seconds? Credits: Patient Request Line

A sweet is hidden among the rest of the largely healthy food.

Do you see that?

The current record to be broken is 49 seconds.

This may seem like a daunting task, but carefully examining each element of the scene will help you simplify it.

Here’s a hint: the candy is purple.

If you’re still struggling, scroll to the bottom of this page and you’ll see the solution circled in white.

How can optical illusions and brain teasers help me?

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brain teasers can have many cognitive benefits because they can stimulate different regions of the brain.

Some benefits include:

Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem Solving Skills: Regular practice improves analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Memory Enhancement: These challenges often require recall and can contribute to better memory functioning.
Creativity: they encourage thinking outside the box, encourage creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: working on optical illusions and brain teasers requires concentration, which contributes to improved focus.
Stress Relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.