Everyone can see the zig zag lines – but only those in the top 1% can see the image hidden in this optical illusion

VERY few puzzlers can see the animal hidden in this monochromatic chevron pattern.

And if you can solve the puzzle in less than eight seconds, you may have the perfect 20/20 vision and a really high IQ.

The image shows a mind-boggling illusion that confuses the eyes.

Grab a timer, set it to eight seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving skills.

Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.

They are widely regarded as helping improve our attention spans, concentration, and overall cognitive abilities.

Brainteasers where you have to find an image within an image aid your brain’s ability to interpret ambiguity.

Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and it takes the average person over a minute to find it.

However, before you start can you find the heart hidden among the elephants?

Or, give this one a try and spot the cheeky chick hiding among the ducks.

Also, you could be crowned with perfect 20/20 vision if you can spot the three rabbits hiding in a tree in this mind-boggling illusion in under 15 seconds.

Coming back to our hidden animal puzzle, did you solve it yet?

Hidden somewhere in the illusion is an animal and it’s your task to find it before it’s too late.

Here’s a hint – the creature in question is black and white and stripy.

If you didn’t see it, look again carefully.

Still no luck?

If you are still scratching your head trying to solve it, here is what you need to do.

It is indeed one of the most difficult optical illusions ever created.

All you need to do is squeeze your eyes and focus on the image.

And the puzzle will reveal a stripped animal hidden in the centre.

Below you will find the answer to the puzzle above as well as some more challenging brainteasers to try.

If you managed to solve this puzzle in less than a minute – give yourself a pat on the back.

However, if you solved it in less than eight seconds – congratulations to you as you have just been certified as a genius with an impeccable 20/20 vision.

If you want to try your luck at another optical illusion, then have a go at spotting the two hidden puppies in the dark park.

Alternatively, you can also try finding the hidden monkey hiding in this image before the zoo closes for the night.

Or, you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.