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Can you find the Hippo in this river in 10 seconds?

When you first think of an optical illusion, you may think of it as a time-consuming activity. But they seem to be of interest to many. When you perceive something different from what something actually is, it is known as an optical illusion. Among all kinds of optical illusions, the one we have for you today may get your head spinning for a while. Are you ready to spot the hidden hippo?

Your eyes are remarkable organs and they can do wonders but trick you sometimes. They constantly communicate with your brain, and decide how you perceive the world. Yet occasionally, your eyes could deceive you. Try this image for instance. There is a hippo hiding in the river that is trying to stay camouflaged. But only people with sharp eyes can spot it in under 10 seconds.

Let's get started with our optical illusion of finding the hidden Hippo.

Try to look at all the corners of the image. Did you find it?

The time is running short.

Finding the hidden Hippo may seem difficult given this optical illusion, but it's possible with a little focus.

Keep looking!

Time’s up, folks.

We’re assuming that you have located the hiding Hippo. If yes, well done! Naturally, you are a terrific observer and have great observation skills.

But, in case you’re unable to spot it, we’re extending some help. Try to look closely among the boulders and rocks in the river. It has always been right in front of your eyes.

Few people are able to immediately identify the hiding Hippo. The visual itself may even be difficult to comprehend at first. The hidden Hippo can be found in the highlighted area of the image below:

Finding the hidden things in optical illusions is enjoyable, right? You can find more such interesting, fresh and distinctive optical illusions.

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