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Forrest Galante is known for his experience with the natural world, outdoor survival and animal expertise. Growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, Forrest harvested a life-long love of nature that put him on his path in life. After political unrest forced his family to move back to California, Forrest's love with the outdoors grew.

In the winter of 2013, Galante spent 21 relentless days in the Panamanian jungle as a participant on Discovery Channel's show 'Naked and Afraid.' The cast began to follow his lead as Galante's skills set him apart. This was the public's first encounter to the naturalist Forrest Galante. He now hosts Animal Planet's top show 'Extinct or Alive,' where he uses his unique set of skills searching for evidence that animals declared extinct may still be out there. Galante considers this the most detrimental television work he has ever done, because it combines conservation with education and wildlife with adventure. It's his dedication to the wild parts of the earth we live on that draws us to this incredible person.