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Brain teaser: Find a butterfly, a duck, a snail, and a bat in this puzzle in under 20 seconds!

Picture puzzles are fantastic for giving your brain a workout. They can improve your attention, and focus, and even help slow down the ageing process. While there are many types of puzzles and brain teasers available online, like crosswords, Sudoku, snake and ladders, and various word games, picture puzzles stand out because they challenge both your visual perception and cognitive skills. Let's take a look at one such puzzle:

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It's said that those who can solve this puzzle within a time limit tend to be more intelligent. This is because it requires exceptional observational skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent visual processing abilities—qualities that are valuable in life. This puzzle also tests your visual perception, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, making it an excellent assessment of your spatial reasoning abilities.

Here's a tip for viewers: If you aim to solve this puzzle in under 20 seconds, focus on the task at hand and ignore distractions.

The psychological phenomenon known as "selective attention" comes into play here. The objects in the puzzle are of different sizes and blend into the background, making it challenging for viewers to identify the hidden images.

In this image, you'll find some kids, an elderly man, and a dog. Your challenge is to locate a butterfly, a duck, a bat, and a snail within this image in just 20 seconds. Ready? Your time starts now! Go! 20... 10... 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Stop!

Could you spot all four animals in the picture? If yes, congratulations! You have excellent spotting skills. If not, don't worry; we've circled the solution for you here:

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As you can see, all the animals were cleverly hidden within the image as symbols or spots. All it took was a careful look at the image! If you didn't succeed with this puzzle, no problem; we have more puzzles like this lined up for you here:

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