A FALLING scene in a vivid optical illusion based on nature has confused many viewers, but those who can spot a clever forest creature hidden in the underbrush in less than five seconds may have eyes like a hawk.
The spiky spiny anteater echidna tends to settle within areas that camouflage it from predators.
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An anteater is hidden inside a fall-themed painting Credit: Getty/Andrew Merry
The intelligent animal’s method of concealment made way for a challenging natural optical illusion in an image captured by photographer Andrew Merry.
In the background of the autumn scene, the base of a tree can be seen among the brown underbrush as the changing seasons darken the color before winter.
There is an anteater hiding in the middle of the plant life, but it can be difficult for many viewers to find it.
Can you find the elusive creature within five seconds of looking at the photo?
Set the timer with your hand over your eyes, and once set, start it and quickly try to locate the anteater before the time runs out.
Prepare carefully now!
Did you manage to find the anteater in less than five seconds?
If so, give yourself a high five, because your eyesight can be as capable as a hawk’s.
For those who couldn’t do it, don’t worry.
Set the timer for an additional five seconds and try again.
Still can’t find it?
Try increasing the buffer by an additional five seconds each time.
For those who want advice, check the bottom of the tree — things may not be what they seem.
Are you ready for other fall-themed optical illusions?
There are a few more that might reveal that you have 20/20 vision or even a high IQ.
In any case, it will not be easy to solve the optical illusions within the set time limit.
As the US Sun previously reported, finding a dog hidden in tall brush in another nature puzzle could be more difficult than locating an anteater.
Via a fun TikTok video, a pup named Loki (@lokitheassistancedog) hid in tall grass while playing fetch with his owner – but only the smart ones managed to locate him before he appeared on screen.
Did you find Loki in time?
For more challenging illusions, check out The US Sun’s report on the mind-melting image that asks viewers to find a grasshopper under a leaf in just 10 seconds.
The US Sun also has a story about how you could be in the top percentage of viewers if you could find all the faces in a reality-warping illusion.
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: HIS Education