Do animals dream interesting things

Answer 1

Mammals do go through the same sleep cycles (REM) as humans do when we are dreaming, so evidently these animals do dream. Animals probably dream about the familiar aspects of their lives--chasing other animals, mating behaviors, food. Dog owners have often noticed their dog appearing to dream about "chasing a rabbit" or some playful activity that a dog enjoys. Their twitching face and legs and vocalizations in sleep seem to suggest that they are dreaming about running with excitement. I wonder most whether my dog ever dreams about me. I imagine the dreams of wild animals must be more primitive than those of a domesticated animal who spends time being cared for by humans.Unfortunately since animals don't talk, they can't tell us their dreams. But there have been some gorillas who learned sign language, and a scientist named Penny Patterson says they told her their dreams. One of the gorillas supposedly had nightmares about being captured by poachers.