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How many animals do you see in this classic brain teaser?

How long do you think it will take you to solve this classic animal brain teaser?

Published on: Jun 27, 2024, 22:30:18 IST
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Brain teasers are like mini adventures for your mind? If that statement makes you nod your head, then we have a challenge for you that may leave you with a feel-good reward. In this classic puzzle, all you have to do is count how many animals there are in a visual. Do you think it is an easy challenge? Try to solve the puzzle, which has left many stumped.

How many animals do you think are there in this classic brain teaser? (Screengrab)
How many animals do you think are there in this classic brain teaser? (Screengrab)

“A classic brain teaser. How many animals do you see?” reads the caption posted along with the visual. The image is created using two colours - yellow and blue. At first glance, it seems like random lines are drawn. However, a close up reveals that the random lines actually form outlines of different animals.

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How many animals do you think are there in this picture?

Since being shared, the viral post has collected more than 2.6 lakh views, and the numbers are only increasing. The share has further prompted people to post varied comments. From 11 to four, people came up with various numbers while sharing how many animals they see in the picture.

A person joked and wrote, “Do the tapeworms count?” Another added, “There are none zero.” A third also chimed in and expressed that they were still trying to solve the puzzle. A few reacted using thumbs-up emoticons.

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According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, brain teasers “positively influence the central nervous system and activate stress path”. It can also improve cognitive elements.

What do you think is the correct number? Or are you still scratching your head to identify all the animals?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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