A TRICKY seek-and-find puzzle will make you think twice about what could be lurking in lakes before going for a swim.
Can you spot the turtle hiding beneath the water?
Fish are the first animal that comes to mind when thinking about the creatures making a splash in any natural pool.
But, a post on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum is a reminder that sealife can be very unpredictable.
“Find the turtle,” a user said, writing under the handle .
“Bonus points if you can ID that bird for me.”
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They shared a photo of a murky lake with rocks and grass easily visible, while the turtle was hidden in plain sight.
You’ll need X-ray vision to spot the animal in 14 seconds or less.
Thousands of people upvoted the post as they challenged themselves to find the turtle.
Several puzzlers confessed they were stumped and made jokes about being distracted by the bird.
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“Is it a turtle dressed as a bird?” one person said.
“I’m busy looking at little idiot bird,” another chimed in.
“Found the turtle. ID'd the bird. He had a driver's license. His name is Birdy McBirdface,” a third added.
Have you found the turtle yet?
A Redditor shared a clue saying “it’s always dead center.”
However, the hint still takes blocking out distractions to spot the turtle among the moss and rocks.
If you’re struggling to find the animal look at the water directly below where the bird is perched.
Once you’re ready to find out where the turtle was hiding scroll down to the solution below.
The turtle almost seamlessly blends in with its surroundings as it lurks in the water toward the center of the photo.
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Puzzlers were previously left scratching their heads by a challenge shared on the Reddit forum by the user .
At first glance, the photo appears to show nothing but a gray carpet.
Can you spot the dropped ring?
The Redditor who shared the brainteaser confessed it took them a “few days” to find the ring once it fell on the carpet.
Only people with 20/20 vision can solve the challenge in 30 seconds or less.
One person revealed they got a headache from searching, while another said they found the ring by focusing on looking for the shape rather than the color.
If you’re ready to give up looking scroll down to the solution below to find out where the ring was hidden.
A dainty gold ring can be spotted on the gray carpet towards the middle of the photo.
Thousands of Redditors were baffled by a post on the forum by the user .
Can you find the sneaky animal lurking in the tree bark?
You’ll have to be quick to beat the 20-second record.
A Redditor said it took them a “good little amount of time” to spot the animal after failing to be the quickest to solve the challenge.
Another described the animal as “well camouflaged” as they tried to convince other puzzlers the brainteaser wasn’t impossible.
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Here’s a hint: The creature is near the middle of the photo.
Once you’re ready to check your answer scroll down to the solution below.
Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
- By giving your brain a little workout regularly, 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 can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.