A HOMEOWNER has left many people scratching their heads after sharing a photo taken in their front yard.
Do your best to spot a lynx lurking in the trees – and see if you spot one on your property.
7
A lynx lurking in the backyard has puzzlers scratching their headsCredit: Reddit/ FindTheSniper
The photo was shared on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum by a user who posted under the name BigErnMcracken.
It became a seek-and-find puzzle after Redditors were invited to spot the lynx.
This wild animal is known to live in a range of habitats including forests, grasslands and wetlands.
If you can’t solve a puzzle in 30 seconds or less, it’s unlikely you’d notice one in your backyard.
Can you beat the clock?
Many Reddit users admitted that they were confused by the challenge and had to search for a solution.
“Omg I would have never seen that!! That’s crazy!” said one person.
“He’s like a ghost out there,” interjected another.
“Oh my God, what camouflage,” commented a third. “I got a physical jolt of ‘wow!’ when it actually clicked for me.”
“I literally couldn’t find it if my life depended on it,” wrote another.
Anyone can see the snow behind the trees, but without 20/20 vision it’s easy to miss a mischievous kitty.
An unusual optical illusion reveals your greatest fears – but it all depends on what you see in the image first
You’ll have to zoom in on the image and examine every inch to spot the lynx.
Here’s a tip: the lynx has grayish-brown fur similar in color to tree branches.
Also, consider that lynxes can jump up to 10 feet in the air.
Once you think you’ve solved the puzzle, go through the solutions below to see if you guessed correctly.
7
A lynx can be seen hiding in a tree towards the middle of the photo Credit: Reddit/ FindTheSniper
7
Sea cats have been known to jump up to 10 feet in the air Credit: Reddit/ FindTheSniper
A lynx can be spotted sitting on a tree branch towards the middle of the motorcyclist.
ANOTHER PUZZLE
The challenge comes after a Redditor posted under the tag Banapatata shared a brain teaser on the same forum.
Can you spot a tiger crawling in the forest?
You probably wouldn’t survive an actual encounter with a big cat if you couldn’t solve the challenge in less than 20 seconds.
7
Riddlers were challenged to spot a tiger hiding in the forest Credit: Reddit
Nothing seems out of the ordinary as you admire the trees and plants in the landscape.
However, if you look closely at the center of the image, there is a clue.
“No matter how huge, powerful and fast tigers are, they have no business being so cunning,” said one Redditor.
Think you’ve found a striped big cat?
Scroll down to check if you guessed correctly.
7
The tiger can be seen at the base of the tree in the center of the image Credit: Reddit
You can find the tiger hiding under a tree in the middle of the forest.
You’ll need superb observational skills to solve the third deceptively tricky puzzle.
At first glance it looks like a photo of rocks and rubble – but can you spot the animal hiding in plain sight?
The record of 13 seconds needs to be broken.
7
Riddlers were challenged to spot an animal hiding in a pile of limestoneCredit: Getty
The creature’s color and texture help it blend in almost imperceptibly with its surroundings.
Here’s a tip: the animal is known for living in humid environments.
Many people failed to solve the challenge of British photographer Emma Farrer.
If you think you got it, scroll down to the solution below to check your answer.
Advantages of brain teasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how different regions of the brain respond to brain teasers and optical illusions. There are many advantages.
- They are not only entertaining, but shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
- By regularly exercising your brain, you improve your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown that people who regularly face optical illusions and puzzles see great improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
7
A toad can be found among the rocks in the middle of the photoCredit: Getty
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: HIS Education