Only geniuses can spot sneaky chicken amid flock of sheep in 8 seconds or less

This mind-boggling brainteaseris causing quite a stir, how quickly can you crack it? Brainteasers and optical illusions like this one are a brilliant way to add a bit of puzzlingfun into your daily routine - and there are countless reasons to share this with your mates on WhatsApp.

Regularly tackling puzzles can enhance your attention to detail, critical thinking skills, memory, and above all, they're jolly good fun. Hidden amongst a herd of jolly sheep is a crafty chicken, but spotting it isn't as easy as pie. If you manage to locate the incredibly well-camouflaged chick in eight seconds or less, rest assured that your attention to detail is top-notch, so don't forget to boast about it.

Mental challenges like this one operate by baffling your brain with similar images. Our brains actually lag slightly behind reality, due to the few milliseconds it takes to process the images received from our retinas. In other related news, you'll need a 20/20 vision to stop hidden dogs among sea of cats.

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The outline of the chick's drawing blends flawlessly into those of the sheep, making it rather difficult to spot unless you're paying close attention to what's right in front of you.

Due to the delay we experience in our daily lives, our brains heavily rely on assumptions based on past experiences. Normally, this works out fine, but with optical illusions like this one, those assumptions can work against us.

You'd be easily forgiven for not spotting the chick quickly in the image, so if you're still struggling, scroll back up and really concentrate.

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Adding to the confusion, similarly drawn sheep are leaping in various directions across the image, accompanied by repeated imagery of flowers, fences, and butterflies, making it even more challenging to pinpoint exactly where the chick is hidden. If you need a hint, then go back up and focus on the bottom right quadrant of the image. Scroll down to confirm your answer, or reveal it if you've had enough of searching for the chick.

As reported in The Sun, this type of optical puzzle can actually enhance your eyesight - a study has shown that it can help you see smaller print or minute details better over time. So it's definitely worth regularly tackling these kinds of challenges, even if you were disappointed with your result this time. Those who found the chick quickly are said to have excellent eyesight and high intellect.