Everyone can see the runners – but you have 20/20 vision & high IQ if you can spot the teddy bear in 12 seconds
THIS baffling brainteaser has been stumping even the most hawk-eyed of puzzle fans.
Everyone can see the runners, but you need the IQ of a genius to spot the teddy bear hidden somewhere within this image.
For those puzzle-heads among you, there’s an added catch: you have to try and find the sneaky toy within 12 seconds.
And yes, there really is a teddy bear in there.
So, grab a timer, set it to 12 seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat and 99 per cent of people give up before they find the teddy bear.
Brainteasers like this are purposefully designed to trick our vision, and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.
Optical illusions benefits
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests that show how various brain regions react to optical illusions.
They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
By giving your brain a little workout on a regular basis, 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, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in older age.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
This brainteaser has been made particularly tricky through the varying shades of vibrant colours in the background.
The artistic detailing that has gone into the image – with the children running frantically, bright headbands, shoes and clothing items – has offered the perfect camouflage for the teddy bear.
The busy nature of the image has made it extremely hard for our eyes find it hard to focus on any one object.
Have you found the sneaky toy yet?
If you’d like some help, try breaking the image down into several sections. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
But, if you found this puzzle too easy, why not try some of our other brain teasers?
Can you spot both the cheeky bear and the delicious apple in this image of a family enjoying a walk in the forest?
Although it seems like an ordinary image, onlookers are being told they need 20/20 vision to find both items.
Or, test your organisational skills to see if you can find all five pairs of sunglasses in the messy pile of clothes.
Those who are used to finding what they need in what they call an organized mess will be able to solve this puzzle easily.
If you couldn’t find the sneaky teddy bear within the harshly allocated time of just 12 seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
We’ve also added three bonus puzzles for you below.