Everyone can see the playful dog - but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you spot the pumpkin & worm in 12 seconds

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THIS optical illusion has left puzzle fanatics stumped and scratching their heads in pursuit of the answers.

The timer starts now, if you spot both the hidden worm and pumpkin in less than 12 seconds you may have a high IQ and 20/20 vision.

Can you find the pumpkin and the worm in this picture?Credit: Jagranjosh

The picture shows a happy family decorating a tree with cards as their little grey dog runs around.

But the task is to spot the items that are less easy to see.

The illusion is made especially difficult as the answers are camouflaged especially well.

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.

Any luck yet? Here’s a clue, the answers are part of both the cat and the mum.

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Don’t worry if you’re struggling, this is one of our most tricky teasers so far, and we have included the solution at the bottom of the page.

Meanwhile, why not try some other optical illusions while you scroll?

Test your brain power and solve the questions in this test to reveal if you have a high IQ.

Or, see if you have the eyes of a predator and spot the bird hidden among the branches.

Try finding the deadly lion stalking the park in this latest optical illusion.

A turtle has escaped and is meandering around a messy bedroom in this tricky brainteaser.

You’ve got to have 20/20 vision to spot the four-leafed clover in less than 37 seconds in this tricky new brainteaser

See if you can find the rogue animal within 10 seconds.

Want something more challenging? Try spotting the the mischievous dog in just 11 seconds then you may have 20/20 vision.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

And according to ZenBuisness: “These visual puzzles can give you a good mental workout that can, in turn, help you think more efficiently and solve problems more easily.”

The pumpkin can be found in the mum’s hair and the worm is the cat’s tail.