Spot The Leopard Hidden Among The Giraffes In 9 Seconds In This Optical Illusion

What makes optical illusions so widely appealing? Is there scientific evidence indicating their cognitive benefits or even their effect on eye function? Were they originally designed solely for entertainment purposes? While experts are still looking for answers, there's a new optical illusion to try your hand, rather, eye at.

What are optical illusions?

What are optical illusions? | Credit: Unsplash

Optical illusions are the result of our brains tricking us into perceiving things that aren't there. And, interestingly, evolution is one significant reason why the brain does this. Since the brain needs to make quick decisions for survival, while also processing incoming data, it fills in 'blind spots' so the picture is complete and the brain can move on to the next task.

Can you spot the leopard hidden among the giraffes in 9 seconds?

Spot the leopard hidden among the giraffes | Credit: Bright Side

The bright and highly contrasted images show a jungle scene with many spotted giraffes hanging out in the shrubbery. But wait, there's a leopard hidden in here somewhere? Can you spot it in nine seconds or less and prove you're the ultimate optical illusion expert?

One way to crack this is to divide the image into separate grids, well, mentally, and then go grid by grid from top to bottom, left to right to spot the hidden creature. Give yourself time but don't forget you have no more than nine seconds.

Were you able to do it? Don't lose heart if you couldn't. And congratulations if you did. The answer is below.

The answer is given below

Can you spot the hidden leopard? | Credit: Bright Side

Did you get it right on the first attempt? Hit us up in the comments section below and let us know. Meanwhile, here's another optical illusion for you to try.

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