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Everyone can see the bear – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the 7 other animals in 12 seconds
Plus more optical illusions to try below
IF you think you're an expert puzzle solver then try and spot the seven hidden animals blended in among the huge polar bear.
This family friendly optical illusion is a real challenge as only those with a high IQ and eyes like an eagle stand a chance of spotting the whole gang within 12 seconds.
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The picture shows a giant red polar bear looking off into the distance with several other animals gleefully hanging out inside his fur.
Some are obvious due to their big size or unrecognisable features such as antlers and ears.
Whereas others are almost impossible to spot through their expert camouflage and tiny stature.
Spotting different types of animals such as a dog or a cat can be one of the toughest tasks in optical illusions as they're never quite where you expect.
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This illusion is made especially difficult as the scene is so busy with so many creatures hidden.
Another clever ploy to throw off those seasoned puzzlers is the use of colours.
The animals are all a mixture of blue and red meaning they are very different to what our brains are expecting to see.
This makes spotting them all incredibly hard as people easily skip over certain portions of the image.
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Many people will be able to uncover a couple of the animals within seconds with some being obvious.
You've got 20/20 vision and a high IQ if you can find the lost cellphone lying on the busy carpet in 10 seconds
After six seconds those expert boffins should be well on their way to discovering all seven hidden animals.
But with less than half of the time remaining, finding the final few could be an incredibly hard task.
Luckily these puzzles are super fun to try out with friends and can be a great conversation starter.
In this particular piece, people with a high visual IQ should be able to spot all the animals within the 12 seconds and leave themselves enough time to enjoy the rest of the image.
But even those that find just four or five can still be proud of themselves as the optical illusion is one of our toughest yet.
This clever brainteaser was shared online by optical illusion legends .
If you still can't quite spot the whole animal gang then here's a rundown of all the species to look for before we reveal the answer.
The polar bear has been joined by a donkey and a reindeer as well as a turkey and a squirrel.
The final ones are a partridge, turtledove and a robin but they are super tough to find as they are all birds perched in peculiar spots.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
As you scroll, why not try other optical illusions?
Have a go at these brainteasers to test your ability to spot things at speed.
Try figuring out what's wrong with this image of smiling women as you count their legs in 11 seconds.
Or you might want to prove you have a 20/20 vision as you search for a strawberry in this carnival scene.
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Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
Keep your brain engaged and have a go at our three other illusions below.
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