You have the eyes of a hawk if you can find the hidden alligator in this mind-bending optical illusion

SOME optical illusions are harder to figure out than others, and this one will really put your brain to the test.

There's a hidden alligator somewhere in the image - but can you spot it?

You might have the eyes of hawk if you can, especially if you can do it in less than 11 seconds.

The illustration shows cheeky squirrels gathered around a tree on the hunt for some acorns.

But somewhere in the sketch is something that's quite out of place - an alligator.

The confusing illusion was shared by has left loads of viewers totally stumped.

Try and time yourself to see how long it takes, and then put your friends to the test.

So can you spot it?

Since the entire image is in black and white it's especially hard to find the hidden animal.

If you need a hint, try looking at the image upside down and focus of the centre of the tree.

The alligator can be found on a branch of the tree, blending into the bark.

Did you manage to spot the hidden alligator in under 11 seconds?