How Many Squirrels Are on the Garden Wall? Answer

Did you get it right?

This garden-wall puzzle asks you to count every squirrel around the rocks, flower pots, fence shadows, and small gaps.

The Answer

The correct answer is: 18 squirrels..

Here is why

1. Count the obvious squirrels on the wall and near the pots first.
2. Then check behind flower pots, along the fence shadow, and in the stone gaps.
3. The intended total is 18 squirrels.

Why people miss it

Several tails and heads blend into the stones and flower pots, so it is easy to stop at the obvious count.

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