You need to be cool as ice to spot the sneaky snow leopard hiding in this frosty scene in 5 seconds

HIDDEN in this rocky landscape is a sneaky snow leopard, but can you spot it in just five seconds?

This killer cat is almost impossible to spot in this mind-bending optical illusion.

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Its stunning colour helps it to perfectly blend into the mountains surrounding it.

Max Waugh snapped impressive pictures of the snow leopard standing on a rocky slope of a canyon in the Altai Mountains in western Mongolia.

However, you'll have to keep your eyes peeled if you fancy your chances at spotting the stunning animal in this puzzling pic.

Mas, from Seattle, US, said: "Spotting these cats is difficult. This photo really shows a typical snow leopard habitat.

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"Most people mistakenly think they live constantly in snow-covered habitats, when in fact they are often found in more arid areas, such as the high desert mountains of the Altai.

"In this environment, their grey-and-black spotted coats do a remarkable job at camouflaging the cats. Unless you're familiar with the environment and the subject, it is challenging to pick out subjects.

"Looking for any sort of movement certainly helps, but the leopard’s camouflage help breaks up the more familiar animal shape."

People on the internet have been left scratching their head over this perplexing puzzle, as the ferocious cat sneakily hides just out of sight.

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If you manage to spot the tiger in just five seconds or under then you have very sharp eyesight.

We challenge you to give this optical game a shot but it may be harder than you think.

Optical illusions are a fantastic way to encourage your mind to think strategically and are becoming popular daily puzzles.

Why not take a moment to delve deeper and take a moment to think outside the box - or rather, within the box.

Didn't manage to find it in time? 

Why not try spotting another lurking leopard in this tricky puzzle in five seconds?

Or try finding this dangerous cat as it stalks its prey in this rocky setting.

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