There are plenty of pets including a cat that everyone can see - but a deadly lion is lurking…can you spy it in 5 secs?

ONLY the most observant person can spot the deadly lion lurking in this latest brain teaser in just five seconds.

There are many pets and animals in this picture, but only one scary predator is hiding somewhere.

Can you find the lion? Credit: jagranjosh/Puzzle Prime

This illusion has a lot of different animals from dogs to cats and birds that make it distracting.

The busy picture has a lot going for it from kids trying to save a cat from a tree to an old lady feeding birds from a bench.

There is a young family having a picnic on a warm sunny day and other pets running around while birds swim in the pond.

But the blissful picture hides one animal that stands out from its surroundings.

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Can you spot it in just five seconds?

The background of the picture has a variety of bright colors that make this task particularly difficult.

Your eyes can’t focus on a single thing because of the intricate creative craftsmanship put into this illusion, which provides the ideal disguise for a cunning lion.

Break the image into pieces and carefully scan every nook and cranny of this image or you’ll miss the answer.

These brain teasers are intended for people who enjoy challenging their creative thinking with fun games and puzzles.

Riddles are a great way to train your brain and improve creative thinking.

Also important is mental exercise, which increases the lifespan of short-term memory.

dr. Amber Johnston, a clinical psychologist in neuropsychology, said brain teasers help keep our brains active, young and have a positive effect on mental well-being.

She said: “What is well understood about the brain and mental health is that people are strongly driven to learn.

“Anything that offers new challenges and learning opportunities has been found to lead to greater well-being and enjoyment.

“Because we are naturally motivated to challenge and learn, brain teasers fit into the fun category of hobbies that can improve our mental health.”

How can optical illusions and brain teasers help me?

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brain teasers can have many cognitive benefits as 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.
Neuroplasticity: The brain’s ability to adapt and form new connections can be promoted through these mental exercises.

Keep your mind young longer with our brain teasers.

Try to find a love letter lost in a pile of clothes to prove that you are a love genius.

Or, spot a terrifying hidden creature in less than 10 seconds in this image of chipped tree bark.

Finally, make sure you have 20/20 vision with this illusion of a cat camouflaged somewhere near the staircase.

Back to our challenge – could you spot the lion?

Don’t worry if not – the answer is shown below.

And you can continue to practice your matching skills with other brainiacs.