Animal consciousness

Animal consciousness is when animals have an awareness of the world around them. They can think, feel, and act in ways that show they understand what is going on. Animals, like people, can have different levels of consciousness. Some animals, like dogs and cats, are more aware of their surroundings than, say, a fish or a snake. They are able to remember things, respond to their environment, and learn to do things, which tells us they have some degree of consciousness.