Everyone can see the tree, but you have 20/20 vision if you can spot the gecko hiding in it in under 10 seconds
EXCERCISING your brain is as important as a full-body workout.
This optical illusion game is certainly going to challenge your grey matter.
But remember, that's a good thing and should be encouraged.
Your task is to spot the gecko hiding in the tree.
You have to complete the mission in under ten seconds.
If you are successful, then you have 20/20 vision and a high level of visual acuity indeed.
But it's only fair to mention that this is a fiendishly tricky quest.
The exotic amphibian is almost impossible to see.
He was captured on camera by a keen-eyed photographer.
The setting is a wildlife reserve in Madagascar, an island off the south-eastern coast of Africa.
Zoologically, this cute guy is the uroplatus fimbriatus, or the leaf-tailed gecko.
They are nocturnal, forest-dwelling lizards endemic to this island and others in the Indian Ocean.
Their bodies are long and flattened and are known for their leaf-like tails.
It should be no surprise to learn that their camouflage is beyond compare.
This ability to blend seamlessly into the background makes this task very hard.
This cute gecko is resting on the bark of a tree, but can you work out where?
Optical illusions benefits
Researchers have developed many tests to 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 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, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in older age
- Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that starting at an optical illusion can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print
We can give you a clue. Look towards the bottom of the picture and search for bulbous eyes and a long snout.
Have you seen it yet? If this is a challenge too far, we have circled its position in the image below.
Perhaps your appetite for games like this has not yet been satisfied.
We have plenty more for you to choose from to exercise your brain.
There are brainteasers to suit all levels, ages, and patience.
For this challenge, we're returning to the forest, but it's a less exotic one.
You have 15 seconds to find the deer hiding among the trees.
If you succeed, you can congratulate yourself. It means you have 20/20 vision.
The forest canopy has an opening above allowing sunlight to come through.
It's only adding to the confusion, casting shadows that might mislead you in your search.
Tall trees tower over smaller ones, and moss and undergrowth crowd the ground.
Deers are always alert to the hunter as it is the same in this game too.
You haven’t found it? We can give you a clue to help you in your search.
Look to the bottom right quarter of the picture.
Study hard and search for the outline of its antlers and speckled markings.
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If success still eludes you, we can put you out of your misery.
The answer is highlighted in the picture below.
