You have a high IQ if you can spot goat's owner hiding in plain sight

A deceptively difficult brainteaser is leaving Brits utterly stumped - but once you've cracked it, it'll seem glaringly obvious. It's time to put your visual skills to the ultimate test and risk falling out with your entire family, by tackling this challenging goat-themed puzzle. You'll be up against the clock, so a calm disposition and rapid reaction times are also essential.

Brainteasers like this one might seem like a mere bit of fun - or a handy distraction on your morning commute - but research has suggested they might actually help our central nervous system. This can result in a slew of cognitive benefits, including better attention span and concentration levels. So, let's dive straight in...

READ MORE: You've got eagle-eyed vision if you can spot random number among OOOs

In the image above, you can easily spot a goat munching on some foliage, perhaps living the high life in the countryside. But, something seems to be missing... Where is his owner?

Hidden within the black-and-white picture is actually a woman, and you've got just five seconds to locate her to prove you have the 'most attentive' eyes. Fail, and it's probably time you booked that appointment at Specsavers.

As previously reported, we can't really drop any hints for this tricky brainteaser without simply handing you the answer. However, zooming in on the image might be useful.

Throwing in the towel already, or reckon you've finally cracked it? Scroll down to the bottom of the article for the answer - but no cheating.

Want to avoid the doom and gloom? Get the latest positive news sent straight to your inbox with our Bright Stuff newsletter

If this optical illusion proved no challenge for someone with eagle-eyed vision like yourself, you might fancy taking on something a tad more demanding. This puzzling conundrum is devised by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and can only be solved by someone with spy-worthy analytical abilities. Seriously, you'll need to be a modern-day genius to crack this one.

With your 007 thinking cap on, can you figure out which of the below words or sentences is the odd one out? If you think you've got it, you can check your answer here.

• Catwoman
• Deus Ex Machina
• Parishioner
• Pyromania
• Scuba

Up for yet another mental workout? 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.

Do you have a story to share? Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk for a chance to be featured