Can You See the Hidden Animal in this Lightning Optical Illusion? Hint: It is only found in One Country

Feb 12, 2026, 03:30 IST

Test your observation skills with this lightning optical illusion challenge. A hidden animal, native to only one country, appears within the repeating pattern. Discover how visual perception and focus reveal the surprising image inside this brain-teasing puzzle.

Spot the Hidden Animal
Spot the Hidden Animal

Optical illusions have always fascinated me because they reveal how easily our brains can be tricked by simple patterns, color, design, and even different shapes and 3D models. 

When I first looked at this lightning-shaped design, I only saw a repeating grid. But after focusing for a few seconds and slightly adjusting my viewing angle, a hidden animal shape was appearing in this pattern of illusion.

For me, it took 21 seconds to identify the hidden animal in this visual illusion. What makes this illusion even more interesting to me is that the hidden animal is native to just one country, that is making the challenge both visual and educational.

In free time, just scrolling on mobile or other platforms isn’t so interesting, but solving these types of tricky puzzles helps you to challenge yourself.

I have shared this illusion with my other friends, and if you all also want to challenge yourself, then try to solve this challenge within 21 seconds.

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Spot the Hidden Animal in this Lightning Optical Illusion

So, with all my friends, are you ready to take the challenge? Okay, before starting, first of al,l have a look at the image very carefully.

This optical illusion features a grid of repeating lightning-bolt shapes arranged in neat rows and columns against a dark background.

At first glance, the pattern looks regular and flat. However, as you focus on it, the rows appear to bend, ripple, or shift slightly.

But, if you all focus on the image, you will see that an image of an animal is appearing, other than this lighting optical illusion.

So, focus your attention on this illusion and try to spot the hidden animal in this visual optical illusion.

So, almost ready!

Then set the timer on your clock for 21 seconds

Ready… Get…Set… Go…

Yes, observe the image very carefully.

Use your eagle eye and use your sharp IQ skills.

Hurry up! Time is ending…

3…2…1… Stop! Stop! Time’s Up!

So, how was the challenge? Okay, congratulations to those who could spot the hidden animal in just 21 Seconds.

You all have enough cognitive skills to solve these types of tricky illusions. 

Okay, now those who were not able to spot it also do not worry. 

Practice these puzzles and visual illusions, and your observation skills and vision will be increased.

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Solution: Which animal is hidden?

So, are you excited to know which animal is hidden? First of all, just focus on the image, and enlarge your vision to this illusion, and if you have focused on the image, and the hint I have given at the start, that the hidden animal is found in only one country.

So, which animal? This is a cute Panda.

find the hidden panda-solution

So, now you all know which animal is hidden in this optical illusion, and by solving this optical illusion, you all have enjoyed it.

For more such puzzles, visit regular on Jagran Josh regularly!

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Prabhat Mishra
Prabhat Mishra

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