THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has left puzzle fanatics scratching their heads searching for the answer.
Everyone can see the playful dogs, but you need a very high IQ and impeccable observation skills to find the hidden umbrella.
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Yes, there really is an umbrella in there.
Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat and just over 1 per cent of people actually succeed.
Optical illusions and brainteasers like this are purposefully designed to trick our vision, and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.
Optical illusions benefits
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests that show how various brain regions react to optical illusions.
They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
By giving your brain a little workout on a regular basis, 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, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in older age.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
This brainteaser has been made particularly tricky through the varying shades of vibrant colours in the background.
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The artistic detailing that has gone into the image – with the variety of foods, wild animals mingling with pets, and random objects placed in the midst of the scene, has offered the perfect camouflage for the umbrella.
The busy nature of the image has made it extremely hard for our eyes find it hard to focus on any one object.
Have you found the umbrella yet?
If you’d like some help, try breaking the image down into several sections. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
But, if you found this puzzle too easy, why not try some of our other brain teasers?
Test your driving IQ by trying to spot which one of these trucks are actually driving.
The image, originally posted to X, shows a trio of trucks carrying an oval-shaped container of liquid as its load.
The only hint you’re given is which direction the motors are meant to be moving in.
Only motoring pros have been able to determine which truck is moving based on the way the liquid is slanted.
Or, see if you can spot the four leave clover somewhere in this tricky St Patrick’s Day brainteaser.
If you manage to spot the four-leaf clover in less than 37 seconds, you beat the average time taken to solve the challenge.
And, you’re considered to be very lucky – as only one in 10,000 clovers have four leaves.
We’ve also added three bonus puzzles for you below.
And if you couldn’t find the umbrella, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
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