A mind-boggling brainteaser left puzzle fanatics scratching their heads for the answer.
Participants were told that they could have 20/20 vision and a genius IQ if they could spot the sly squirrel hiding in plain sight in this picture.
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FEEL CRAZY You have 20/20 vision and a high IQ if you can spot a VERY sneaky squirrel looking for its nuts Credit: Brightside
Yes, there really is a squirrel in there.
For the puzzle geeks among you, there’s an extra trick: can you find the squirrel looking for nuts in just 20 seconds?
So grab the timer, set it to 20 seconds and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
Although it may seem like a simple picture, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.
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Puzzles are deliberately designed to deceive our vision and can be used as simple indicators of intelligence.
Advantages of optical illusions
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests to show how different regions of the brain respond to optical illusions.
They are not only entertaining, but shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
By giving your brain a little exercise on a regular basis, 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, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
Psychologists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that looking at an optical illusion can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
Puzzles like this, where you have to find a picture within a picture, help your brain interpret ambiguity.
This puzzle is particularly challenging due to the busy nature and different colors in the background of the image.
Crisp white snow, brown leaves, barren trees, and gray rocks are perfect camouflage for a wily squirrel, since it’s hard for your eyes to focus on any one object.
If you need help, try breaking the image into several parts. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
Or, if this puzzle seems too easy, try some of our other brain teasers.
Anyone can see a beautiful mom and son, but you have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot 6 differences in 20 seconds
Test your eyesight by trying to spot a cute squirrel lurking somewhere among the trees.
Only the most experienced puzzlers managed to solve this puzzle, because it requires a trained sharp eye.
Or test your IQ by trying to find an eel among the various shades of green on this reef in just 10 seconds.
Somewhere among the urchins and corals there is an eel that easily camouflages itself into its surroundings.
This illusion should test your powers of observation.
We’ve also added three bonus puzzles for you below.
But have you found the squirrel yet?
If you were unable to find it within the strictly allotted time frame of 20 seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
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Did you manage to spot the squirrel? Credit: Brightside
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The fox was hiding in the outline of the tree Credit: Playbuzz
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That one was a bit easierCredit: fresherslive.com
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Can you spot the bee in this busy scene? Credits: Dudolf
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Were you able to find it in just 10 seconds? Credits: Dudolf
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: HIS Education