ONLY a hunter will be able to spot the elusive animal hidden in this image within 10 seconds – care to put your vision to the test?
Onlookers have been left scratching their heads at this photo, getting distracted by the rock and trees.
However, hidden in the rocky landscape are two deer that have somehow managed to camouflage themselves within their surroundings.
The photo was taken by Roan du Plessis at the Ngala Private Game reserve in South Africa.
Roan, who is from Johannesburg, said that one of his American guests spotted the small klipspringers, a type of antelope.
The animals are able to blend easily into the rocky cliff face, making them impossible to spot.
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If you think you’ve got a keen eye, set a timer on your phone and put it to the test.
Try breaking the photo into sections and really focus on every little detail.
The color of the deer’s fur makes it easy for it to blend into the background – can you see it?
If you can’t solve the puzzle, we’ve added the answer down below.
You might have to zoom in a bit to truly solve the optical illusion.
The deer is hiding at the very top of the image in the center.
Were you able to find it?
If you want to try your hand at other optical illusions and brainteasers, we’ve added some below.
At first glance, this image appears to be just a sea of green but there’s a rabbit hiding within it.
If you can find the sneaky creature within 10 seconds, you may have the eyes of a hawk.
The picture shows healthy, green grass at the front, however looking at the background you’ll see brown grass that’ll be easy for a small rabbit to hide in.
It’s easy for your eyes to fall prey to the visual trick, only noticing the stark contrast of the image.
Rabbits tend to find cover to hide from predators, especially hawks and owls.
To do this, rabbits come in all kinds of colors to match their environment.
This photo was taken in the northeast US, meaning that a rabbit would most likely have brown-toned fur.
If you’re still stumped, choose a corner of the photo and scan the image in every direction.
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.
However, we’ve also added the answer below if you’re still confused.
In the center of the image where the brown grass starts to grow, you’ll find a small rabbit with its back facing the camera.
The animal is raised on its hind legs, likely aware that there is something nearby.
For another test, try to find the hidden owl among the foliage.
Or, you can search for all five tickets in this crowd of festivalgoers.
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