At the center of all creatures is ego. And of course out of our own ego we humans refuse to give other creatures credit for also having egos.

The base ego impulse simply says that we are the certer of the universe and must somehow continue to live and seek opportunity forever.

Of course if one manages to evolves an intellect, one rises above such reptilian programing. Ruffly 40% of a population fails such growth, hence the MAGA hats.