Can you spot the squirrel's tail among the flock of chicken in fun optical illusion in under five seconds?
A new brain teaser has left people scratching their heads.
The image leaves even the most observant puzzle-solvers racing against the clock to find a hidden squirrel's tail among a flock of chickens.
The optical illusion, shared by the Times of India, shows a brood of chickens clustered together - but hidden somewhere in the crowd is the bushy tail of a squirrel.
But viewers have just five seconds to locate it.
Ready to test your visual skills?
The clock starts now …
One... Two... Three... Four... FIVE!
Time's up - did you manage to spot the squirrel's tail hiding among the chickens?
If you're still searching, don't worry - many people need a second glance to solve this particular optical illusion.
The designers of these puzzles are clever at hiding objects in plain sight, using similar colors and patterns to create confusion.
For those who successfully found it - congratulations.
You can count yourself among the few with exceptional observational abilities.
Those who are still looking might want to focus on areas where the pattern seems slightly different from the surrounding chickens.
Sometimes, it's all about looking for the unexpected.
If you are still having trouble, we've circled the squirrel tail in red below for you to check your answer.
Experts say these types of visual puzzles don't just provide entertainment - they actually help sharpen concentration and observational skills.
Are you ready to put your observation skills to the test again? If so, try this other bee-themed optical illusion.
Hidden inside of this image, which depicts a girl peacefully sleeping in bed with her long, wavy red hair sprawling out on onto her polka-dot pillow, is a small bee.
The challenge is to spot the honey-making insect in just 10 seconds. Can you solve it?
The post boldly claims: 'There is a hidden bee in this brain teaser picture puzzle that only people with good observation skills can find. Test your observation skills here.'
So, set a timer for 10 seconds and start scanning!
If you need a hint, here's one: Focus on the bottom half of the image. The bee is perfectly hidden against the background, making it challenging to spot at a moment's glance.
Try to look for a small face or two wings blending into the image.
Haven't found it yet?
Here's one more clue: The bee is this image isn't your typical black-and-yellow variety. It's a different hue, but still evokes those warm summer tones.
We've circled the bee in red for you to check your answer.
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