
Only those with a high IQ can spot hiding elephant in 15 seconds
A mind-twisting puzzle sweeping through social media has left swathes of Brits scratching their heads.
Brainteasers like this might seem like a bit of fun - or a mere tactic to get the kids quiet for a couple of minutes - but they're actually a great form of mental exercise. In fact, research has shown that regularly solving puzzles can have a positive impact on our central nervous system, which in turn benefits our cognitive abilities including our attention span and concentration levels.
However, not all brainteasers are a walk in the park. In fact, this deceptively difficult jungle-themed puzzle is so tricky that only one per cent of people can actually solve it. Seriously, you'll need a high IQ, great attention to detail, and rapid reaction times to crack this one.
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The image above depicts an elephant hunter and his gun, but lurking in the very same picture is actually an elephant playing a game of hide and seek. You have just 15 seconds to find the animal - or you can kiss goodbye to that Mensa membership!
If time is running out and you're still none the wiser, puzzle enthusiast Hectic Nick, who shared the brainteaser on TikTok, has a handy clue. "It's not easy, but try flipping your phone over and you might be able to find it," he said.
Still feeling a little stumped? Don't worry, take your time and ignore the 15-second rule. Or, if you give up completely - scroll down to the bottom of the article to find the answer.
If that illusion was no match for a boffin like yourself, don't worry - it's time to ramp things up with yet another tricky puzzle. Below are five seemingly-simple questions that you'd expect to hear down at your local pub quiz.
However, all of these questions have been strategically designed to trip you up - so get too cocky and you'll likely fail. You'll need to score five out of five to prove you're a modern day genius.
You can check your answers here once you're done. Oh, and you can only spend three seconds on each question - so good luck!
How many pairs of animals did Moses take on the Ark?
You're in a race and pass the person in 3rd place. So, what place are you in now?
John's father had three sons: Snap, Crackle, and...?
If a plan crashes right in between France and Spain. Where do you bury the survivors?
If it takes seven people seven minutes to eat seven burgers, how long will it take 30 people to eat 30 burgers?
ANSWER: Only part of the elephant is visible in the frame. The two towering trees are its legs while the small sapling acts as its trunk.
Up for another mental workout? Check out our collection of tricky brainteasers, riddles, and puzzles here. Or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these mind-boggling optical illusions.

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