Everyone can see the top hat-wearing snowman but you need 20/20 vision to spot the panda in under 7 seconds

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THIS is the optical illusion that asks you to stare at a gang of strikingly dashing snowmen to spot a hidden animal.

Everyone can see the snowmen, some with nicer hats than others, but only those with 20/20 vision can spot the hidden panda in seven seconds.

Optical illusion: Spot the panda among snowmen.
Spot the panda in seven seconds!

This optical illusion is tricky because of how the white-faced panda blends in with the snowmen around it.

There are also very few colours to pick out, making finding this hidden bear that much harder.

The key to this one is to focus on the black of the bear’s face and not the white because it is a less common colour in the image.

Are you ready, because the clock is ticking!

If you’re still struggling, a hint would be to look for the face without a carrot sticking out of it.

People who are able to solve the puzzle quickly possess good observational skills and high cognitive speed.

It tests your ability to process a high volume of visual information and the ability to concentrate under high amounts of pressure.

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

Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”

These can help to stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.

Tasks like this can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.

Have you solved it? Don’t worry, if you’re still struggling we’ve included the solution to the brainteaser down below.

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