You’ve got 20/20 vision if you can spot the ‘whittle baby’ cat hiding in the backyard in under 9 seconds
A MISCHIEVOUS moggy has sparked mayhem with puzzlers desperate to be the quickest to spot it in a photograph.
How long will it take you to find the “whittle baby” cat in the homeowner’s backyard?
The snap was shared on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum by a user posting under the handle Ok-Plantain924.
“Find nature’s most dangerous predator,” they said.
While many animal lovers have domestic cats, they can also be found wild in open forests, swamps, deserts, and mountains.
Felines have quick reflexes used both for hunting and playing.
Puzzlers need 20/20 vision to spot the cat lurking in the backyard in under 9 seconds.
Many Redditors said they enjoyed the challenge as they shared hints in the thread.
“Knowing how cats behave makes them a lot easier to find,” one person wrote.
“I love the cat ones! Always get a giggle every time I find it,” another said.
“Very stealthy, just ears and the top half of the head,” a third commented.
“By the bottom of the fence, mid-photo, look for the small white trellis and red flower just to the left of the white pole. There be the beast!”
“Aw she’s just a whittle baby,” another said.
Everyone can see the fence separating the backyard from other houses, but the cat is skilled in disguising itself.
Even after zooming into the photo, some eagle-eyed puzzlers have struggled to spot the cat.
Here’s a hint: The cat has gray and white fur.
If you’re still struggling take a closer look at the areas of tall grass.
Once you think you’ve solved the brainteaser scroll to the solution below to check your answer.
A gray and white cat can be found hiding in the tall grass in the middle of the photograph.
MORE BRAINTEASERS
The mind-bender comes after a Redditor called BigErnMcracken shared a challenge on the same forum.
Can you spot the bobcat in their backyard?
There’s a 30-second record to beat the deceptively tricky brainteaser.
At first glance, the image seems to show nothing but snow behind a large tree.
The bobcat with grayish-brown fur is camouflaged where you’d least expect it.
One Redditor said they would “never” have spotted it without looking at the solution, while another said it’s “like a ghost.”
Here’s a clue: Bobcats can leap up to 10 feet in the air.
Once you think you’ve found it scroll to the solution below to check if you guessed correctly.
The bobcat can be found sitting on a tree branch toward the center of the seek-and-find puzzle.
You’ll need the ability to pay attention to even the smallest details to solve a third brainteaser.
Gergely Dudás, also known as Dudolf, shared the challenge on his popular blog.
Can you spot the butterfly among the flowers in under 20 seconds?
One fan confessed that it took them 4 minutes to find the butterfly, while another said they gave up searching.
If you need a hint, look closely at the shape of the flower petals.
The butterfly is bright yellow but can easily be overlooked.
If you’re still struggling to spot the winged insect, 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.