[eli5] Why did humans advance so far so fast while other intelligent animals did not?

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[eli5] Why did humans advance so far so fast while other intelligent animals did not?

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To add to other comments, our ability to sweat was also a major factor in our ability to expand out of Africa. Pretty much every other animal has to stop running in order to cool down (eg by panting or wallowing), however humans can continue cooling and regenerating energy while running. This gives us great stamina, so often we can catch up to prey even if they’re faster than us.