YOU have 20/20 vision if you can spot the stealthy snow leopard stalking the mountains for prey in this rocky setting.
A hidden predator has been caught on camera in this optical illusion, proving that it is the ultimate master of disguise.
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In the puzzling snap that will have you looking twice, the snow leopard can be seen blending itself into its rocky surroundings and even a grassy plane as it stalks its prey.
In the mind-bending images taken by Fabio Nodari, an Italian travel photographer, the leopard can also be seen tucking into a feast – but can you spot it?
Fabio, 38, said: “The pictures and video were taken in Sichuan Province, China, in a remote area that is home to many endangered species such as white-lipped deer and snow leopards.
“I was traveling with other photographers, and we were lucky enough to spot the snow leopard a couple of days after arriving at the shooting location.
“Finding an area where a herd of blue sheep were peacefully grazing on the side of the mountain helped to find the possible hunting ground of the snow leopard.”
Fabio, who currently lives in Yunnan, China, explained that people who’ve seen the photographs have been shocked that he managed to spot a snow leopard in the first place.
He added: “Many people are surprised that I actually had the chance to see one in real life. They are extremely difficult to spot due to the remoteness of the places they live in and the fact that only a few thousand of them are left.
“When it comes to spotting rare wildlife, the secret is finding a local guide who is familiar with the environment. In China, this is particularly important because the guide will also help to deal with the local people who are often suspicious of foreigners.”
Fabio added that he took the photographs at a safe distance so that the animal wasn’t disturbed and advised anyone looking to follow in his footsteps to have lots of patience.
He said: “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the snow leopard.
“Seeing the hunting ground in real-time, looking at the snow leopard while it was prowling, hiding, and trying to get to its prey was the most incredible photographic experience of my life”.
Don’t worry if you’re still struggling to spot the predator though, as we have the solution below.
If you adjust your eyes to the top middle section of the rocky slope, you just might find something suspicious.
Did you manage to spot it?
If you found this optical illusion too easy – or too hard – then why not give these fun puzzles a go?
You have 20/20 vision if you can spot the mouse recorded on the night cam in less than 30 seconds.
Or test your eyesight with this game and see if you can spot the hidden boxes of popcorn in this colourful image.
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