Tarzan is a fictional character created by author Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1912. He is known as the "Lord of the Jungle" and is raised by a tribe of apes after his parents are shipwrecked in Africa. Tarzan learns to communicate with animals and develops incredible strength and agility, adapting to life in the wild. The story of Tarzan explores themes of identity, civilization, and nature. Over time, he encounters humans, including Jane Porter, a woman from the outside world, which leads to conflicts between his wild upbringing and the civilized society. Tarzan's adventures have been adapted into numerous films, books, and comics.