At the young age of 14, Galante was the youngest person ever to head an international canoe safari down the Zambezi River. This is just one of many examples of Galante's early adventures. Galante is a passionate individual who is driven to educate people about nature and help people save our most valuable resource-our planet. His hands-on approach with wildlife and his scientific background are assets to biological groups around the world as he usually partners with local groups to explore remote regions. As a conservation expert, Galante aims to leave a positive, biological impact in every place he visits, whether searching for fresh-water turtles in Australia or big cats in Thailand.

Over the course of his life, Forrest Galante has caught crocodiles, swam with several species of sharks, photographed venomous reptiles, outsmarted a startled hippo, dodged a cyclone and had countless other adventures. He pursued a career in high-risk wildlife biology fieldwork, always focusing on animals on the brink of extinction. His approach to wildlife, love for the outdoors and one-of-a-kind background has led to the development of his own television program, 'Extinct or Alive,' on Animal Planet. The show shadows Galante on expedition as he searchers the world searching for animals believed to be extinct.

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Forrest Galante is a name synonymous with nature conservation, outdoor survival and animal expertise. Growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, Forrest harvested a love and deep connection with the natural world that seemed to map out his future. After political unrest forced his family to move back to California, Forrest's love with the outdoors continued.

Galante was a participant on Discovery Channel's show 'Naked and Afraid' in December of 2013, where he spent 21 demanding days in the jungles of Panama. He was considered the leader of the group by the cast, and not only survived, but thrived. This was the public's introduction to the naturalist Forrest Galante. He now hosts Animal Planet's hit show 'Extinct or Alive,' where he uses his unique skill-set scouring for evidence that animals once declared extinct may still be alive. Galante deems this the most meaningful television work he has ever been a part of, as it partners conservation with education and wildlife with exploration. It's his dedication to the natural aspects of the planet we live on that attracts us to this incredible person.

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