Everyone can see the snow behind the trees, but you have 20/20 vision if you can spot the lurking bobcat in 30 seconds
A HOMEOWNER has left many people scratching their heads after sharing a photograph taken in their backyard.
Try your best to spot the bobcat lurking among the trees – and see if you would’ve noticed it in your garden.
The photograph was shared on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum by a user posting under the handle BigErnMcracken.
It became a seek-and-find puzzle after they challenged Redditors to spot the bobcat.
The wild animal is known for living in a range of habitats including forests, grasslands, and swamps.
If you can’t solve the brainteaser in 30 seconds or less, it’s unlikely you would’ve spotted it in your backyard.
Can you beat the clock?
Many Redditors have confessed they were stumped by the challenge and had to look at the solution.
“Omg, I never would have seen that!! That’s insane!” one person said.
“He’s like a ghost out there,” another chimed in.
“Oh my goodness, what camouflage,” a third commented. “I got a physical jolt of ‘woah!’ when it actually clicked for me.”
“Literally couldn’t have found that if my life depended on it,” another wrote.
Everyone can see the snow behind the trees, but without 20/20 vision it’s easy to overlook the mischievous moggy.
You’ll need to zoom into the image and examine every inch to spot the bobcat.
Here’s a hint: The bobcat has grayish-brown fur similar in color to the tree branches.
Also, consider that bobcats can jump up to 10 feet in the air.
Once you think you’ve solved the brainteaser scroll to the solution below to check if you guessed correctly.
A bobcat can be spotted perched on a tree branch toward the middle of the mind-bender.
MORE BRAINTEASERS
The challenge comes after a Redditor posting under the handle Banapatata shared a brainteaser on the same forum.
Can you spot the tiger creeping in the woods?
You probably wouldn’t survive a real-life encounter with a big cat if you can’t solve the challenge in under 20 seconds.
Nothing seems out of the ordinary as you admire the trees and plants in the scenery.
However, if you take a closer look at the center of the image there’s a clue.
“For as enormous, powerful, and fast as tigers are, they have absolutely no business being this sneaky,” one Redditor said.
Do you think you’ve found the striped big cat?
Scroll down to check if you guessed correctly.
The tiger can be found hiding underneath a tree in the middle of the woods.
You’ll need superior observation skills to solve a third deceptively tricky brainteaser.
At first glance, it looks like a photo of rocks and rubble – but can you spot an animal hidden in plain sight?
There’s a 13-second record to beat.
The creature’s color helps it to almost seamlessly blend in with its surroundings.
Here’s a hint: The animal is known for living in moist environments.
Many people have failed to solve the challenge shared by UK-based photographer Emma Farrer.
If you think you’ve figured it out, scroll down to the solution below to check your answer.
Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
- By giving your brain a little workout regularly, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
