A deadly predator is lurking among the rocks in this optical illusion – can you spot it before it’s too late?
THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has eagle-eyed animal fans stumped – but do you have what it takes?
The image may appear to show a rocky landscape but nestled amongst the grey is a leopard – can you spot it?
Indian photographer Sudhir Shivaram was snapping the scenery in the small town of Bera in Rajasthan, India when he came across it.
The patterned predator is so perfectly camouflaged by the large stones that most people don’t manage to find it upon initial glance.
But you wouldn’t be the first.
Many are left so gobsmacked before the leopard’s location is revealed don’t even believe it’s lurking there.
Scroll down below after you’ve had a good go at searching for the mammal.
The area serves as a space for animals to roam around freely – but Sudhir didn’t expect to see the large cat in this dry region.
If you inspect the rocks closely, a tiny leopard emerges at the bottom left of the photo, almost out of the blue.
It has small beady eyes, typical of the cat, and is looking to the side.
Finding it becomes even peskier as the rock it’s decided to perch on has brown hues, reminiscent of its own brown-grey colouring.
Photographer Sudhir said: “The place is really popular with leopards because of its rocky terrain.
“The leopard had come out of its den and was resting.
“I maintained a good distance from it so it wasn’t disturbed.
“I took the photo with the leopard slightly off-centre, so it’s really difficult to find.
“Only a few people could spot it after a while.
“Many guessed wrong, while some even thought there wasn’t anything in the pic.”
He added: “The leopards are so well camouflaged in the habitat.
“They are the most adaptive animals and can easily service on smaller mammals, birds and sometimes local cattle.
“As long as we do not disturb them, they will not interfere in our lives and will co-exist.”
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How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.