THIS stunning optical illusion has left puzzle fanatics scratching their heads for the answer.
Test your IQ and observation skills by trying to find the second cat hidden in this picture – yes, there are two cats.
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Anyone can see the first cat, but finding the second one is a real challenge! Credit: Reddit
For the puzzle geeks among you, there’s an extra catch: you have to try to find the face within 12 seconds.
So, grab your timer, set it to 12 seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
Although it may seem like a simple picture, this is no easy feat and 99% of people have failed to find another cat.
Optical illusions are deliberately designed to deceive our vision and can be used as simple indicators of intelligence.
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Psychologists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that looking at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
And according to ZenBuisness, “These visual puzzles can provide you with good mental exercise, which in turn can help you think more effectively and solve problems more easily.”
They are generally thought to help us improve our attention span, concentration and overall cognitive abilities.
Optical illusions where you have to find a picture within a picture help your brain’s ability to interpret ambiguity.
It helps keep your brain sharp and young.
This illusion is especially tricky because of the different shades the background offers.
The reflective surface and impressive foliage offer the perfect camouflage for the wily pet, as the lack of variety and contrast is hard for your eyes to focus on.
The deceptive illusion was posted on Reddit and quickly gathered a wave of support from avid puzzlers.
One user wrote: “Haha! Great to find it.”
Another said: “I loved this! It’s cute, it doesn’t last forever, and it’s not terrible for me (me) either.”
While others scoffed at how easy it was to find the first cat in comparison.
One user said: “Where’s the first one? 🤔”
Another added: “It’s on a black chair!”
Have you spotted a cat yet?
If you need help, try breaking the image into several parts. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
If this puzzle seems too easy, try some of our other brain teasers.
Test your eyesight by trying to find the face hidden in this picture of a dog.
Only the top 1% can find it within nine seconds!
Or test your IQ by trying to find the fault in this depiction of a potential road problem.
The picture shows a red car on a seemingly idyllic country drive, but something is wrong – and you need to find out what it is.
But have you already found the other cat hidden inside the picture?
If you couldn’t find the cat within 12 seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
We’ve added a bonus Thanksgiving themed puzzle below.
If you can spot three roosters hiding among these seasonal birds, then your IQ could be far higher than most.
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Only people with 20/20 vision can see another cat within 12 seconds Credit: Reddit
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Can you find the three roosters hiding in this picture? Credit: dudolf.blogspot.com
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Here you go! Credit: dudolf.blogspot.com
Categories: Optical Illusion
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