A photo of a seemingly headless dog has taken the internet by storm, leaving viewers baffled. At first glance, the dog appears to have no head, sparking questions about how it could survive. However, it’s simply an optical illusion. The dog had turned its head at the perfect moment, hiding it behind its body. Adding to the confusion, the dog had recently undergone surgery to amputate a front leg, with visible stitches further amplifying the illusion.

Optical illusions like this are surprisingly common. For example, another viral photo showed a scruffy white dog lying on its side, which some mistook for a one-eyed goat. The “snout” turned out to be the dog’s ear. In another illusion, a Labrador running toward the camera made its owner appear like a tiny rider on the dog’s back.

These photos remind us how easily perspective and timing can fool the mind, creating amusing and puzzling images.