Everyone can see the puppy – but you have 20/20 vision & IQ of a top professor if you can spot the hippo in 7 seconds

THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer - but do you have what it takes?

If you can spot the rogue hippo in this funky brainteaser within seven seconds, you may have 20/20 vision and the high IQ of a professor.

Everyone can see the puppy located at the centre of this image - but only individuals with a high IQ can solve the taxing illusion.

The picture may look simple - a colourful park scene with a woman walking her dog while some kids enjoy a frisbee and a picnic - but the illusion is harder to solve than you may think.

The children are either seated enjoying the sun or standing to enjoy the greenery in all its glory.

They busy scene is complete with plenty of colour including a small pond so it's easy to miss out any hippos while you're distracted.

Are you able to work out where the animal lies in the image?

It might seem a bit daunting at first, but the key is to carefully examine each section of the scene.

Be quick, the clock is ticking! Scroll down to reveal the answer if you're still stumped.

Meanwhile, why not try some other optical illusions while you scroll?

Test your brain power and solve the questions in this test to reveal if you have a high IQ.

This picture will surely leave you baffled - and you might scratch your head trying to find the correct solution.

How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?

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.

Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.

If you look at the top right of the image very thoroughly, you'll spot a small brown hippo trapped in the little boy's curly brunette hair.

But don't panic if you didn't spot it, it's perfectly blended into his locks - scroll down below to find the solution.

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."

And according to ZenBusiness: "These visual puzzles can give you a good mental workout that can, in turn, help you think more efficiently and solve problems more easily."