Test your skills in the wild by challenging your vision and IQ with this puzzle.
Although the hunter in this cartoon is visible to all, spotting the bear requires perfect eyesight.
You have less than seven seconds to crack this riddle, so have your timer handy!
Do your best to avoid being distracted as this is what seek-and-find puzzles rely on.
This means paying no attention to the hunter’s unusual snow shoes or the bright yellow colour of the sky.
The use of eye-catching colours like yellow and red are all attempts to keep you from solving it.
So, start your timer and keep an eye out for the bear.
If you need some help, there is a helpful trick you can use for puzzles like this.
Often, being methodical is quicker than just racing in without a plan.
With this in mind, you may find it useful to divide the image into smaller sections.
This minimizes the search area meaning you are more likely to spot the finer details.
For example, you may find that the bear is also part of the landscape in the form of an optical illusion.
That was a pretty big clue so keep looking and when you are ready, you can find the solution below.
There are numerous health benefits to taking the time out of your day to regularly practice such puzzles.
Not only does it do wonders for your cognitive health but it also helps lower stress levels.
With this in mind and with your mind warmed up, here are some more challenges for you to have a go at.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
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.
As always, the answers will be shared with you below.
When trying them out take your time and don’t forget the trick you learned earlier if you get stuck.
Perhaps after a couple, you will learn that you are naturally better at spotting optical illusions than finding the differences between two pictures.
Once you know where your strengths and weaknesses lie, you can try out more puzzles here on our website.
