At the young age of 14, Forrest Galante was the youngest person ever to head a multi-national canoe safari down the Zambezi River. And this is just one of many examples of his early expeditions. Galante is truly passionate about education and helping people save our most valuable resource-our planet. His expertise with wildlife and his scientific background are assets to biological groups world-wide as he typically partners with local groups to explore remote regions. As a naturalist, Galante aims to leave a positive, biological impact in every place he visits, whether searching for whale sharks in Africa or Komodo dragons in Indonesia.
In December 2013, Forrest Galante spent 21 grueling days in the Panamanian jungle as a participant on Discovery Channel's program 'Naked and Afraid.' He was considered the leader by the cast, and not only survived, but thrived. This was the public's introduction to the explorer Forrest Galante. He is now the host of Animal Planet's hit program 'Extinct or Alive,' where he utilizes his unique set of skills scouring for evidence that animals declared extinct may still be alive. Forrest considers this the most meaningful television work he has ever been a part of, because it combines conservation with education and wildlife with exploration. It's his dedication to the natural parts of the world we live in that draws us to this amazing individual.
Forrest Galante