Everyone can see the trees, but only people with 20/20 vision and a high IQ can see the owl in 7 seconds
ANYONE can easily spot the trees in this leafy scene, but can you outsmart everyone and discover the hidden owl?
This tricky brainteaser you pull your hair out trying to spot the owl in just seven seconds.
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This image is known as a optical illusionwhich means that there are other, not so obvious elements to be found.
The challenge here is to find the owl, which blends in perfectly with the green background.
Do you recognize it or are you left scratching your head?
Time is tight, but if you succeed at this task, you must have 20/20 vision.
Read more about optical illusions
It may seem a little intimidating at first, but the key is to examine each part of the scene carefully.
You may want to start from the top left corner of the image and work your way down, or perhaps do the opposite – whatever will give you more confidence!
Were you able to discover the hidden owl? If so, congratulations!
This is an African pygmy owl, a small species found only in sub-Saharan Africa and almost impossible to spot, especially when perched on a tree branch.
The images were taken by Roan du Plessis, a safari guide at a private game reserve in South Africa.
Roan, who lives and works at Beyond’s Ngala Safari Lodge, wanted to show visitors how the reserve’s trackers are highly skilled at spotting animals.
He said, “I’m taking guests luxury safaris for a living. I wouldn’t consider myself a professional photographer by any means, but the opportunities to take great photos are endless because of what I do.
“I was on safari with guests when I took these photos. I wanted to show how great the trackers are at spotting animals.”
“It is not unlikely that I could take more photos like this, as this is typical behavior for the pygmy owl, if we can find them,” he added.
Still having trouble finding the owl? Don’t worry, there’s a picture of the solution at the bottom.
Fancy trying even more brainteasers? Try to find the deadly lion that prowls the park in this latest optical illusion.
You must see the dangerous animal within 10 seconds or less.
Meanwhile, a turtle has escaped and is wandering around a messy bedroom in this tricky brainteaser.
See if you can find the rogue animal in 10 seconds.
Do you want something more challenging? Attempt spotting the naughty dog in just 11 seconds you may have 20/20 vision.
The image shows a blue sky over a rocky landscape with some tree trunks in the background.
At first glance there don’t seem to be any animals, but there is a cunning dog somewhere, can you see him?
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Participating in activities such as solving optical illusions and brain teasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate different areas of the brain.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Participating in these activities challenges the brain and promotes mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem solving ability: Regular practice improves analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box and promote creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, which contributes to better focus.
- Pressure 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 enhanced by these mental exercises.
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