The crossword solutions for the term EXOTIC MINK AND SENTIENT APES is MANKIND. MANKIND refers to the human species, Homo sapiens, which is the only extant species of the genus Homo. Humans are characterized by their bipedal locomotion, manual dexterity and increased tool use, and a general trend towards larger, more complex brains and societies. Humans are the only known species to have developed language, and are considered to be the most intelligent of all living creatures.