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THIS nutty brainteaser challenges you to spot the hidden squirrel amongst the golden autumn leaves.

Everyone can see the beautiful leaves in the picture, but only those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ can spot the squirrel in eight seconds.

Do you have the skill and the speed to find the hidden squirrel in eight seconds?
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Do you have the skill and the speed to find the hidden squirrel in eight seconds?Credit: Feel Good Contacts

The teaser will remind you of the last time you took a stroll through the Autumn weather, too cold to be fully enjoyed but not too cold where you can complain.

Hopefully these leaves have good crunch potential, otherwise it would be a bit of a letdown.

If not, it could impact an Autumn stroll.

Sources claim that the brown leaves have the best crunch factor, so walkers are advised to target those when outside.

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What makes this teaser difficult is how cluttered it is, leaving little space for the squirrel to be hiding.

The countless number of leaves can easily distract you from what you are looking for.

The key to this one would be to pay attention to the entire image, not just the gaps in between the leaves.

Are you ready, because the clock is ticking!

If you're struggling, a hint would be to look at the red leaves specifically.

People who are able to solve the puzzle quickly possess good observational skills and high cognitive speed.

It tests your ability to process a high volume of visual information and the ability to concentrate under high amounts of pressure. 

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.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may "boost your brain's activity" which "reduces the risk of dementia."

These can help to stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.

Tasks like this can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.

Have you solved it? Don’t worry, if you’re still struggling we’ve included the solution to the brainteaser down below.

If you've solved that, why not try testing your mental agility on these ones?

The squirrel can be seen hiding out on this red leaf
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The squirrel can be seen hiding out on this red leafCredit: Feel Good Contacts
Can you spot the cute dogs in this picture? Credit: Vape Globe
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Can you spot the cute dogs in this picture? Credit: Vape Globe
Can you spot the odd number in this image? Credit: Jagran Josh
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Can you spot the odd number in this image? Credit: Jagran Josh
Players have just 12 seconds to figure out which glass has the most water Credit: Jagran Josh
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Players have just 12 seconds to figure out which glass has the most water Credit: Jagran Josh
The three dogs are highlighted Credit: Vape Globe
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The three dogs are highlighted Credit: Vape Globe
Were you able to find the odd number 58 highlighted above? Credit: Jagran Josh
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Were you able to find the odd number 58 highlighted above? Credit: Jagran Josh
B was the glass with the most amount of water Credit: Jagran Josh
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B was the glass with the most amount of water Credit: Jagran Josh
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