How are we unique?
Why do we consider ourselves unique as a species?
Because we see no other species capable of the things we can do?
Isn't that a sign of our deep ignorance?
Or is it not because we don't understand enough the other species and in our narcissism, believe we're better?
Critters show us 2 things however: they've been around much longer, are much more resilient, and will outlast us, even though every individual critter lasts but a fraction of a human lifespan.
We don't even know what matters to a life form: for an individual to last many years or for thousands to thrive like bees?