You’ll Need Sniper-Eyes to Spot a Hidden Snow Leopard on a Mountain in 10 Seconds
Brainteasers are a great way to sharpen your observational skills, while also warding off boredom. So why not give this one a go? After all, the viral puzzle has left many people scratching their heads. The tough challenge asks you to spot the snow leopard hiding on the mountain. In real life, the creatures are incredibly difficult to spot. They are listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List, with an estimated population of between 4,000 and 6,500 of them in the wild. What's more, they're pretty hard to see even if you do come across one because they are masters of camouflage.
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Snow Leopards Masters of Camouflage in the High Mountains
Snow leopards are native to the high mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. They live in snowy peaks in countries like Mongolia, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Russia. In these remote regions, they use their light-coloured fur and beautiful spotting to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.
Where Snow Leopards Live and How They Camouflage
So would you be able to spot one? Instead of booking a flight to the Himalayas, you can try the mind-bending brainteaser below...
The Find the Sniper Post and the Challenge to Zoom In
An image was shared by account known as Find the Sniper on Reddit. The user said: "Find the snow leopard watching you." Click on the post above to zoom in and give yourself a better chance of spotting it. But even when doing this, some people found it difficult.
Redditors Weigh In and the Moment of Discovery
One Redditor was left completely baffled initially, admitting: "I spent far too long on this. After a few deep breaths, I think I got the right spot." Another observed: "It's so small." Meanwhile, a third wrote: "I realised pretty quick I wouldn’t find it, at least not on my phone." And a fourth added: "Snow leopards have the best camo. I can't find it." Thankfully though, people did manage to find the solution. So if you want to see the answer, scroll down below. Eagle-eyed observers managed to spot the wild animal and rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts. One pointed out: "Just its head, centred towards the bottom." Meanwhile, another wrote: "Centre, about 1/6 of the way up from the bottom staring back at us with just the head. That was a good one."
More Brainteasers to Test Your Eye
If you're game for another round of puzzling fun, why not try to pick out the hidden pencil lead? Or see if you can beat the computer by solving these tricky AI brainteasers within seconds? And for those looking to really test themselves, this tricky teaser can be solved by some in two seconds.
