The fictional hero raised by apes is Tarzan. He is a character created by author Edgar Rice Burroughs and first appeared in the 1912 novel, Tarzan of the Apes. Tarzan is a feral child who was raised by a tribe of apes after his parents were killed in the African jungle. He is known for his strength and agility, as well as his ability to communicate with animals. Tarzan has been featured in numerous films, television series, and comic books.