A viral optical illusion is challenging people to find a cleverly camouflaged brown spaniel hidden among a maze of tree branches. Shared on Reddit’s popular “FindTheSniper” community, the image appears to show nothing more than a confusing jumble of branches at first glance.

Many viewers are convinced there is no dog in the picture at all. The animal’s brown fur blends so naturally into the surrounding branches that identifying its shape becomes surprisingly difficult, even for those with sharp eyes.

The trick is to begin looking near the center of the image and slowly move your eyes toward the left. With patience and careful observation, you may finally notice the brown spaniel hiding in plain sight. Even after receiving hints, many people still struggle to find it.

Take a close look at the picture and put your observation skills to the test. Can you spot the hidden dog without any help? Challenge your friends and family to see who can find the cleverly camouflaged spaniel first!