Octopuses May Actually Dream in Their Sleep—and the Science Behind the Phenomenon Is Fascinating

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the minds of ocean creatures, this discovery might make your jaw drop. Scientists ...

Octopuses Cycle Through a Sleep State That Looks a Lot Like Human REM

Octopuses cycle through a fascinating sleep state that appears quite similar to human REM, scientists say.
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Do octopuses dream? Maybe. But they definitely change colors while they sleep

With its eight legs wrapped around itself as if in a hug and its eye pupils narrowed to a slit, the octopus breathes evenly, its body a uniform whitish gray. Moments later it begins to change color -- ...

Scientists think octopuses might actually dream - and the evidence is pretty wild

Scientists have conducted studies to figure out whether octopuses experience REM-like sleep like humans do.
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Do Octopuses Dream? Scientists Think They Just Might

Blending in with your surroundings is a crucial (and fascinating) skill in the animal kingdom, which is why many animals can change colors on demand. Chameleons, seahorses, and octopuses can all do it ...
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Do octopuses dream? Maybe. But they definitely change colors while they sleep

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Octopuses switch between active and quiet sleep just as humans switch between deep sleep and REM sleep, a new study has revealed.