Only those with incredible attention to detail and immaculate vision will be able to spot the hidden dog in this tricky optical illusion. To give yourself an extra challenge, set a timer and try and find him in just a matter of seconds - but bear in mind, this challenge is not an easy one.
This illusion might seem simple on the surface, but in reality, it is anything but. Optical illusions like this one are so mind-bending because they take advantage of our brain's innate blindspots - so to solve this one you will have to work hard to override a kind of neurological autopilot of sorts and pay exacting attention to exactly what you can see in front of you. Take a look below and see how quickly you can find the hidden dog.
Challenges like this one aren't just a fun way to spend a minute or two or share with your group chat to see who is fastest - they are also actually really good for you. Doing a daily puzzle can keep some of the negative effects of aging at bay and improve your mood. When you get the answer to a mental challenge you are rewarded with a hit of dopamine, which, by making you feel good, acts as a positive reinforcement tool to keep you motivated and regularly challenging yourself with new things.
So, trying something like this, or a brainteaser or riddle, every day can be well worth it: improving your memory, critical reasoning, attention to detail, and your mood and motivation all in one go - it's a pretty simple way to make yourself happier and healthier.
Illusions like this one work by hiding the thing you are searching for in plain sight. This picture is a noisy one, there is a lot going on, with many colours, repeated patterns, and tonnes of objects crowding your view of the dog. If you think you have solved this one, then keep scrolling down to have the answer revealed. If you aren't quite there yet and want a clue, keep reading, or if you would prefer to solve this one all by yourself, scroll back up to spend more time carefully examining the image. Here's the clue, pay close attention to the bottom left quarter of the image.
