A photo of a tiger hiding in the jungle has gone viral on social media – apparently, if you spot it quickly it indicates a high IQ! People are going crazy over these cognitive challenges that involve finding hidden objects within complex images. Previously, everyone was puzzled by a mind-bending image of a snow leopard that no one could spot. And now, a brand new image has left the internet baffled.

With the photo shown above, the challenge is simple: you have 12 seconds to find the tiger concealed within the dense jungle scene. If you can successfully complete this task, it’s a strong indicator that you possess exceptional perceptual abilities. So, can you spot the tiger?

Tiger in the jungle

It’s safe to say that people have gone wild for this challenge. Some boast about finding it in just a few seconds, with one person saying, “Got it in 7!” Another claims they found it in 5 seconds. Someone even jokes, “It’s hiding behind John Cena, right there!”

Tiger in the jungle

However, not everyone has found the challenge so easy. Some have taken to the comments, pleading for help. One person asks, “Okay, put me out of my misery. Where is it hiding?” Another frustrated commenter admits, “Even after ten hours, I still don’t see it.”

Let’s imagine finding ourselves in a dense jungle with only 12 seconds to locate a hidden tiger before it strikes. Our survival would depend on our ability to spot the animal in time. If we succeed, we could either dodge its attack or dissuade it with direct eye contact, making it reconsider its ambush. Of course, this scenario is one we wouldn’t want to test in reality, but maintaining eye contact might be our best bet if we ever face such a dangerous situation.

So what does it mean if you spot the tiger quickly? It supposedly indicates that you have a high IQ and sharp vision. According to The Sun, “Your eyes need to be able to differentiate seeing something out of the ordinary in this challenge. If you have a sharp brain, this will not prove difficult as you will be able to piece together all the information you’re seeing.” Whether you spot the tiger immediately or need to scrutinize every part of the image, the test is really about detecting unusual details and rapidly figuring out their significance.

And where exactly is the tiger hiding? If you look below the central tree, you can see the animal crouching in the greenery.

So, did you manage to spot the tiger? Let us know in the comments!