Ready for a little visual challenge to put your senses to the test?

In this image, which looks like it’s filled with owls, a sneaky intruder is hiding: a clever cat that managed to blend right into the flock. Your turn—can you spot where it’s hiding?

The secret behind this feline puzzle

The artwork plays with confusion: the cat mimics the same posture and colors as the owls. Our eyes, drawn to repeating patterns, are easily fooled. To find it, you need to “unsee” the owls and look for the tiny break in the pattern.

Hint: our feline friend is hiding in the upper right part of the image. Take a close look—its nose is rounder, and its ears are sharper than those of its feathered neighbors.

Three tips to boost your observation skills

• Break the image into sections: scan it area by area, left to right, top to bottom.
• Look for the odd detail: a different texture, shadow, shape, or expression often gives the intruder away.
• Trust your instincts: sometimes a visual hunch works better than overthinking.

The answer

Still can’t find it? The cat is tucked in at the very top right, nestled between two owls sitting close together. Its softer muzzle and feline eyes break the perfect symmetry of the rest of the drawing. And once you see it—you can’t unsee it!

A little “brain boost” bonus

According to several neuroscience researchers, these optical illusions help improve concentration and short-term memory. They also offer a great mental reset for anyone who spends long hours in front of a screen.

So, did you find the cat without peeking at the answer? If yes, well done! If not, share this challenge—your friends might struggle just as much to spot this discreet little feline among its feathered neighbors.

Because in the end, it all comes down to perspective: what we’re searching for is often right in front of us.