Everyone can see the owls – but you have 20/20 vision if you can spot the odd animal out in 12 seconds

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THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has left puzzle fanatics scratching their heads searching for the answer.

Everyone can see the owls, but you need a very high IQ and impeccable observation skills to find the odd animal out.

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For those puzzle-heads among you, there’s an added catch: you have to try and find the odd animal within 12 seconds.

And yes, there really is an imposter animal in there.

So, grab a timer, set it to 12 seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving skills.

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 puzzle is made particularly tricky through the lack of colours throughout the image.

The artistic detailing that has gone into this illusion offers the perfect camouflage for the objects, as your eyes find it hard to focus on any one object.

Have you found the animal hiding amongst all the owls yet?

If you’d like some help, try breaking the image down into several sections. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.

Or, 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 test your vision by trying to spot the ball within seven seconds in this super tricky brainteaser.

This image shows an aerial view of a park, featuring loads of people, countless blankets, picnic food – and, supposedly, a ball.

This illusion is created to test your observational skills.

If you couldn’t find the imposter animal within the harshly allocated time of just twelve seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.

We’ve also added three bonus puzzles for you below.