Spot the fish within 12 seconds to prove you have exceptional vision and intelligence, as everyone else admires the adorable cats.

PUZZLE fans have been scratching their heads over this mind-boggling optical illusion where you have to spot the cat playing with a fish.

Those who can spot the pesky cat snack in under 12 seconds have purr-fect 20/20 vision and a genius IQ.

The image shows a bunch of cats playing around with toy mice, balls of yarn and getting their cute paw prints everywhere.

Some of the animals are intrigued by their toys whilst others sleep – but just one is actually playing with a fish.

So paw-se for a moment whilst you use all your brain power to solve this tricky task and unmask the hidden fish.

Have you found the cheeky fish yet?

If you haven’t you might need to start practising more, but don’t worry as there are some clues revealed below.

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.

Some benefits include:

Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

Brain teasers can train your ability to understand optical illusions faster and help improve brain performance under pressure.

So keep trying if you haven’t solved the puzzle in the time limit.

If you really can’t find the fish then the answer is down below for you to see.

The challenge was very hard, and only those with extremely good vision will have been able to spot it, so well done if you did.

Also have a look at some other puzzles which are sure to get you thinking and power your mind.

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