A new viral optical illusion is stumping the internet: a brown spaniel hidden among tree branches is nearly impossible to spot. Posted in Reddit’s r/FindTheSniper thread, the image looks like a forest mess — until you realize there’s a dog expertly camouflaged in the chaos.

“I was convinced there was no dog in this picture,” one user confessed. Another admitted, “I needed help with this one — way harder than I expected!”

If you look closely just left of center, you might see the spaniel’s snout and ears blending into the branches. Experts suggest scanning slowly from the center outward, letting your eyes adjust to the patterns and textures.

This illusion is part of a growing trend of “sniper” puzzles — brain teasers that hide animals or objects in plain sight. From leopards in cliffs to frogs in leaves, these challenges test your attention to detail and pattern recognition.

Ready to try it? Tag a friend and see who can find the dog first — but be warned: “once you see the dog, you can’t unsee it!”