This was super intriguing to me as the first time I read it, I took it as wild animals that are being hunted and killed by the hands of greedy humanity. Then, reading it the second time, I saw these creatures AS the hunters, the leaders, and with your mention of children's dreams, I thought of mythical creatures or something existing in a world of fantasy. I love the mystery even in such few lines and the idea of this creature's spirit and beauty through wisdom, that perhaps is misunderstood or distrusted by fellow man.