Forrest Galante is known for his experience with the natural world, outdoor survival and wildlife expertise. He grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, which instilled a deep love and strong connection with the natural world that put him on his path in life. After political unrest forced his family to move back to California, Forrest's involvement with nature became stronger.
Galante was the public's favorite participant on Discovery Channel's show 'Naked and Afraid' in the winter of 2013, where he spent 21 amazing days in the jungles of Panama. The cast smartly followed his lead as Forrest's skills set him apart. This was the public's first encounter to the explorer Forrest Galante. He is now the host of Animal Planet's hit show 'Extinct or Alive,' where he utilizes his unique skill-set scouring for evidence that animals declared extinct may still be alive. Forrest considers this the most detrimental television work he has ever been a part of, because it pairs education with conservation and nature with adventure. It's his undeniable dedication to the wild aspects of the world we live in that draws us to this incredible person.
Forrest Galante