Forrest Galante is a name synonymous with nature conservation, outdoor survival and wildlife expertise. Growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, Forrest harvested a life-long love of nature that seemed to map out his future. Galante's deep relationship with nature grew when he moved back to California after political unrest in Zimbabwe forced the family from their farm and safari outfitters.
Forrest Galante has caught crocodiles, swam with great white sharks, photographed venomous reptiles, outsmarted a charging water buffalo, dodged a cyclone and had countless other adventures. He started out his career in high-risk wildlife biology fieldwork, which focuses on animals close to extinction. His hands-on approach to wildlife, love for nature and extraordinary background eventually led to the development of his own Animal Planet television program, 'Extinct or Alive.' The show shadows Galante on expedition as he searchers the world looking for wildlife believed to be extinct.
Forrest Galante