Primates share a number of characteristics that distinguish them from other mammals, including:

1. Forward-facing eyes that provide stereoscopic vision for depth perception

2. Opposable thumbs or big toes, which allow for grasping and manipulation of objects
3. Nails instead of claws on their digits
4. Relatively large brains in proportion to body size
5. Complex social behavior, including the formation of social groups and communication
through a range of vocalizations and gestures

Homo sapiens, as a species, share all of these characteristics with other primates. However, there
are a few unique features that distinguish us from other primates, including:
1. The ability to create and use complex tools
2. Advanced language skills, including the ability to communicate abstract concepts and
ideas
3. Development of culture, including art, music, and religion
4. Advanced problem-solving abilities and the ability to reason abstractly
5. An upright bipedal posture that allows for efficient walking and running on two legs.
6. Overall, while humans share many characteristics with other primates, we also have a
number of unique features that have allowed us to develop a highly advanced civilization
and culture.