IF you think you have perfect vision, test it with this puzzle.
Animal lovers and puzzle enthusiasts will love this challenge to find Eric the house cat.
You have less than seven seconds to find the fluffy white feline.
Regular readers of The US Sun already know Eric and his sneaky tricks to hide in plain sight.
He’s already given puzzles a try in an image of a dinner table.
Now its owners in Dash Cottage shared another disconcerting image with the question: “Where is Eric?”
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Everyone can see the fireplace and the woodpile, but where is the cat?
He is extremely adept at blending into the background and fitting into small spaces.
If you are having difficulty, divide the image into smaller sections to minimize your search area.
Carefully evaluate each section until the entire image has been thoroughly examined.
This trick means you’re more likely to stay focused and see the little details that are easy to miss.
When you think you’ve found it, scroll down to see the answer.
Now that you’re warmed up, here’s another puzzle for you to try.
From domestic cats to bobcats, how long does it take you to spot the predator in this image?
At first, it just looks like an image of trees with gnarled, bare branches.
However, the big cat is hiding somewhere in the owner’s backyard.
“He’s like a ghost out there,” said a perplexed intriguer after trying to find the wild animal.
You only have 30 seconds to try to find it.
Benefits of Puzzles and Optical Illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various regions of the brain react to puzzles and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- Not only are they fun, they also shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
- By exercising your brain regularly, you increase your ability to concentrate and observe details.
- Studies have shown that people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see huge improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Better concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision, allowing you to see small print.
If you give up, you can see where the bobcat is hiding below.
For those who are fed up with cats and their games, maybe try finding a puppy in just seven seconds.
Or look for the diamond ring in this gardening scene.
Practicing puzzles like these regularly is extremely beneficial for brain and eye health.
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