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Julia Banim

Only those with razor-sharp eyesight can see hidden panda in zig zag optical illusion

A dizzying optical illusion is putting people's eyesight to the test, and only those with excellent vision will be able to solve it.

This tricky brainteaser challenges puzzle lovers to spot the sweet panda hidden in the zig-zag illusion, but, be warned, it's much, much harder to solve than you might think.

Those who want to give it a go for themselves are asked to look carefully over the black-and-white picture, picking out where the adorable, endangered bear might be hiding. If you're feeling particularly ambitious, then maybe set a timer and see how long it takes you.

If you fancy yourself as someone with keen vision, then cast your eyes over the following mesmerising image:

You'll likely have very keen eyes if you can spot the sweet panda (Ilja Klemencov)

As well as being a great work-out for your brain, this poignant puzzle, which was previously shared by Jagran Josh, also holds a very important message.

Entitled 'They Can Disappear', this illusion was first created by Russian artist Ilja Klemencov, in a bid to highlight the plight of pandas, a species under threat due to a number of reasons including habitat loss and infrastructure development.

Indeed, according to WWF, the current population of wild pandas is said to be estimated at approximately 1,864, and environmentalists fear they could one day vanish altogether.

If you managed to spot the shy panda the first time around, then well done. If you didn't, then feel free to have a look at the same image again below, this time with the brightness reduced to make things a little clearer.

Can you see it yet?

The puzzle holds a very poignant meaning (Ilja Klemencov)

With this particular optical illusion, there isn't really a trick to it, and it's really all about squinting until the image becomes clear. The more puzzles you try, however, the sharper your brain will ultimately become.

Another tricky brain teaser is challenging people to spot the number 994 amid a sea of 964s, and if you get it in 10 seconds or under then you'll probably have an impressively high IQ.

Do you have a puzzle-related story to share? Email us at julia.banim@reachplc.com

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