The Universe is 93 bln light-years across. Half of that is 46.5. The universe is 13.8 bly old. So… if nothing in the Universe travels faster than light… what gives?!
Answer: Space itself is expanding faster than the speed of light. Hmmm…
What if every species is an attempt by the Universe to become self-conscious? Evolution is really a trial-and-error attempt at self-consciousness. That would account for all the bizarre life forms out there.