One That Knows

Forrest Galante is synonymous with the natural world, wilderness survival and animal expertise. During his youth living in Harare, Zimbabwe, Forrest developed a deep love and strong connection with the natural world that set him on his path in life. Galante's deep love with nature became deeper when he moved back to California after political unrest in Zimbabwe forced the family from their safari outfitters.

Through the course of his life, Forrest Galante has caught anacondas, swam with several species of sharks, photographed venomous reptiles, outsmarted a charging water buffalo, dodged an angry panther and had countless other adventures. He pursued a career in high-risk wildlife biology fieldwork, always focusing on animals on the edge of extinction. His approach to wildlife, love for the outdoors and exceptional background has led to the development of his own Animal Planet television show, 'Extinct or Alive.' The show follows Galante as he travels the globe searching for creatures he believes have wrongfully been deemed extinct.

Forrest Galante is a name synonymous with the natural world, outdoor survival and wildlife expertise. Growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, Forrest harvested a life-long love of nature and animals that seemed to map out his future. After political unrest forced his family to move back to California, Forrest's involvement with the outdoors continued.

Through the course of his life, Forrest Galante has caught crocodiles, swam with great white sharks, photographed venomous snakes, outsmarted a charging water buffalo, dodged a cyclone and had countless other adventures. He pursued a career in high-risk wildlife biology fieldwork, always focusing on animals close to extinction. His hands-on approach with wildlife, love for the outdoors and one-of-a-kind background eventually led to the development of his own television show, 'Extinct or Alive,' on Animal Planet. The show shadows Forrest on expedition as he searchers the globe searching for species he believes have wrongfully been deemed extinct.