He had no idea that a three-year-old gorilla had completely outsmarted his entire high-tech research team with a simple foot wave.

Back in the safety of our nesting area, my father was waiting, chewing thoughtfully on a juicy stalk of wild bamboo.

He looked at my mother, then looked down at me, his deep-set eyes filled with a mixture of sternness and quiet amusement.

He knew exactly what I had done, because he was the one who had dared me to steal it in the first place.

It turns out, the jungle has its own set of rules, and sometimes, the best way to handle a crisis is to just flip reality upside down.

Sometimes, a little bit of pure, unadulterated confidence and a silly expression are the greatest tools for survival we possess. 😉