Hidden animal in this optical illusion tricks almost everyone who sees it

Find out if you've got the mind of a modern-day genius with this baffling optical illusion that most Brits fail. Brainteasers and riddlesare a great way to pass the time on those mundane morning commutes, and make for easy entertainment when your little one is moaning they're bored for the 100th time today.

However, research has also found that regularly solving these kinds of puzzles can help bolster your attention span and improve your concentration levels. In many ways, they're like a mini-workout for your brain. However, only those with a sky-high IQ will have any chance of solving this devilishly difficult optical illusion.

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The image above may look like a bunch of black-and-white squiggles at first, but there is actually an animal hiding in plain sight. As previously reported, while some managed to locate the animal concealed in the zig-zag photograph, other users suggested all they could see were 'balls'.

Advice from those who had solved the puzzle also came pouring in online, as they revealed how to spot the creature. One user suggested you should "shake the screen" to see the outline of the animal while another said looking down from a certain angle with your phone would help.

Feeling stuck, or reckon you've finally cracked it? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal which animal you need to find.

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If you spotted the animal straight away - well done. But now, it's time for something a little more challenging. Below are 10 seemingly bog-standard questions you'd expect to hear at your local boozer on quiz night.

However, each one of these questions has been strategically designed to trick you. Get too cocky and rush through the quiz, and you'll inevitably fail.

But, you can only spend three seconds on each question before you have to move on to the next. You also need to score at least eight out of 10 to prove you're the next Albert Einstein. Once you're done, you can check your answers here - but no cheating.

What is the world's most popular social media platform by monthly active users?

What is the smallest country in the world?

How many planets are in our solar system, excluding Pluto?

What is the name of the world's longest river?

How many hearts does an octopus have?

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

What is the largest living organism on Earth?

What element forms the majority of the world's atmosphere

In what year was the first iPhone released?

What is the scientific name for the name by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

CLUE: The optical illusion is concealing the face of a panda. Can you find it now?

Up for another mental workout? Check out our full collection of tricky brainteasers, baffling riddles, and mind-boggling puzzles here - or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these fascinating optical illusions.

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