You've got a high IQ if you can spot all 3 hidden animals in 15 seconds

Discover whether you're truly a modern-day genius with this baffling brainteaser that's leaving most Brits stumped.

Puzzles and riddles may seem like a mere distraction from your boring morning commute, or a way to procrastinate from work you actually have to get done. But, research has shown they can actually have a positive impact on the central nervous system.

Now, this won't help you get into MENSA or transform you into a mini Albert Einstein, but it could improve your concentration levels and attention span. This particular brainteaser, however, may also leave you wanting to pull your hair out in frustration. So, what are you waiting for?

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The image above shows a dad and his two children building an outdoor play pen for their dog - but there are actually three more animals hiding in plain sight. You need to find them in just 15 seconds to prove you have an excellent IQ.

If you're up for a further challenge, you then need to find a carrot and balloon, which are also disguised in the picture. If you can find these two additional items within 15 seconds - you really are a genius!

For those struggling, here is a little clue: you're looking for a bat, a duck, and a butterfly. As previously reported, find all three and you then need to spot a carrot and a balloon. PS: Zooming in on the image may help you find the objects a little faster.

Still feeling stumped, or think you've finally cracked it? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer.

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If that mind-boggling brainteaser was no match for a boffin like yourself, it's time to ramp things up to the next level. Below are five seemingly easy questions you'd expect to hear at your local boozer on quiz night. But, they're all strategically designed to catch you out, so don't get too cocky!

You can only spend three seconds on each question before you need to move on to the next, and you need to score five out of five to prove you've got the sharpest mind. Once you're done, you can check your answers here - but no cheating!

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If a plane crashes right in between France and Spain. Where do you bury the survivors?

If it takes seven people seven minutes to eat seven burgers, how long will it take 30 people to eat 30 burgers?

Up for more IQ-testing fun? Check out our collection of tricky brainteasers, riddles, and puzzles here. Or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these mind-boggling optical illusions.

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