Tree optical illusion messes with your mind – you can see the squirrel but can you spot the cat in 30 seconds?

A large tree turned into an optical illusion as a result of a cat sneakily hiding in the neighborhood scene.

Popularly shared photo r/FindTheSniper thread This week, users were called on Reddit to ‘notice the cat, not the squirrel’.

It looked like a normal residential street scene, with a squirrel climbing onto a truck and heading out into the lush vegetation overhead.

But something in plain sight was hidden The black cat silently observes its peaceful surroundings from a hidden spot.

While the post was listed as ‘easy catch’, many people struggled to find the cat without a clue or two.

Can you spot the cat in less than 30 seconds?

Need a tip?

Its tail is the easiest to spot.

Take a look at the right side of the body to see its skinny tail peeking out.

Still can’t find the cat? Take a look at the largest open space on the green.

Notice some eyes?

When you look near green leaves, you may notice two green eyes staring back at you.

The cat appeared to be staring menacingly at the camera.

‘Easy when you see it,’ commented one Reddit user.

‘I looked into the darkness and it looked back,’ joked another.

The free space covers the cat’s entire body as it sits upright and looks at the camera.

When you see the black cat you won’t believe you missed it

Even the Reddit user who took the photo admitted that they wouldn’t have seen the cat if they hadn’t watched it climb up there.

How long did it take you to notice the cat?

Optical illusions trick our brain into seeing something that is not there or perceiving an image differently than it is presented.

Brain teasers test our brain receptors and can help improve our visual perception, problem-solving skills and give us a mental workout.