Everyone can see the faces – but you have the eyes of a hawk if you find the sneaky cat in 12 seconds

PUT your vision to the test by trying to find the sneaky cat in this puzzle in just 12 seconds.

Not only will your eyesight be tested, but so will your attention to detail and your patience.

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Somewhere in the sea of human faces is a tiny cat – how long does it take you to find him?

Start the clock and aim to find the feline in 12 seconds.

The creators of this puzzle have done their best to make sure you stay distracted from your goal.

This is a common theme in seek-and-find games such as this one.

Across the sea of people, you are likely to get distracted by their different glasses, hair colours, expressions and clothing.

But by focusing on all of this, you are letting the cat stay hidden.

The use of muted colours is also another trick that is being used against you as it means nothing eye-popping grabs your attention.

If you find that you are struggling, there is a tip that can help.

Rather than tackle the whole puzzle in one go, why not do it in sections?

As they say, slow and steady wins the race.

So, divide the image into quarters and search each section carefully before moving on to the next.

This helps minimize the search area and means you are more likely to spot something that does not quite fit – like the cat!

When you think you’ve found him, scroll down to reveal where the feline is.

Don’t worry if it took you longer than 12 seconds as the average time to find the cat is 36 seconds.

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.

But, if you want to be number one, you’ll have to beat a staggering time of just four seconds.

Regular practice of puzzles like these helps keep your mind sharp and can even boost your health.

With that in mind and now that your brain is warmed up, have a go at some more puzzles below.

As always, the answers can be found at the bottom of the page but don’t give in until you’ve given it a proper go.

Also, don’t forget to use the handy trick you learned earlier if you get a little stuck.

If you fancy having a go at some more, check out our puzzle page.