Tarzán de los Monos

In a cozy yet slightly eerie part of the great jungle, dense with towering trees and whispering leaves, a little wooden cabin stood. It belonged to John and Alice, who were marooned on the coast of Africa. They had a small baby boy named Tarzan. Tall trees swayed gently in the breeze, casting dancing shadows through the cabin's windows. One night, something unexpected happened. A troop of curious, gentle gorillas discovered the cabin. Among them was Kala, a mother gorilla who had recently lost her baby. When she peeked inside the cabin and saw baby Tarzan, her heart ached to care for him. Kala gently lifted baby Tarzan and carried him to her home in the jungle canopy. Despite being different, Kala loved Tarzan as her own, and the other gorillas accepted him into their family. Tarzan grew up swinging from vines and learning the ways of the jungle. One morning, while perched on a thick tree branch, Tarzan turned to his best friend, Terk, a spirited young gorilla. "Hey, Terk!" Tarzan exclaimed. "I found something strange near the river today. It was shiny and sharp. Maybe we should check it out together." "Sure, Tarzan!" Terk replied, excitement twinkling in his eyes. "But you have to promise not to swing off until I catch up!" As the friends ventured to the river, Tarzan showed the mysterious object to Terk. It turned out to be a lost compass from a distant explorer. Tarzan, curious about its purpose, decided it was time to explore beyond the borders of the jungle he knew so well. But suddenly, Terk grabbed Tarzan's arm, pointing towards the horizon. "Tarzan, look!" he whispered. Following Terk’s gaze, Tarzan saw unfamiliar creatures walking on two legs, just like him. Intrigued, Tarzan and Terk crept closer. The humans were a group of explorers along with a young girl named Jane. She was drawing pictures of the jungle's beauty and talking to her adventurous father. "Father," Jane said, "Do you think we'll find any amazing creatures here?" "With a bit of luck, Jane," her father replied, chuckling. After some time watching the humans, Jane wandered deeper into the jungle, mesmerized by the colorful flowers and chattering birds. Suddenly, she found herself surrounded by a group of curious baboons. She screamed, startling Tarzan who was watching from the trees. "Jane's in trouble!" Tarzan shouted to Terk. Without a moment’s hesitation, he leapt from the branches, swinging gracefully down to the rescue. Tarzan landed between Jane and the baboons, sharing gentle words in their language until the baboons retreated. "You’re safe now," he said, smiling. "Thank you," Jane replied, her eyes wide in wonder. "Who are you?" "I’m Tarzan," he said. "I’ve been raised by the jungle and its creatures." As days passed, Tarzan and Jane became close friends. She taught him about humans and different places far from the jungle, while Tarzan showed her the secrets of his home. One quiet evening, Tarzan confided in Kala, "Mother, I’ve met others like me. They're kind and want to learn about the jungle. Should I help them?" Kala, with a tender look, replied, "Yes, Tarzan. Help them understand the beauty and importance of our home, but remember where you belong. The jungle is your first family." Guided by his mother’s wisdom, Tarzan balanced his time between the human camp and his jungle home. He taught Jane and the explorers to live in harmony with the animals and nature. They, in turn, shared stories and knowledge of the world beyond. And so, Tarzan became a bridge between two worlds, with adventures filled with wonder and discovery. He learned that bravery and kindness were not just about facing danger, but also about understanding and connecting with others, no matter how different they might be. Despite his travels and newfound human friends, Tarzan always returned to his jungle family, where he truly belonged. The jungle whispers and the gentle sway of branches at night told tales of the boy raised by gorillas, who became a hero known not just for his strength, but for his heart. And thus, the legend of Tarzan, the boy of the jungle, continued to inspire all who heard his tale.