Forrest Galante is known for his experience with the natural world, wilderness survival and wildlife expertise. During his youth living in Harare, Zimbabwe, Forrest developed a deep love and strong connection with the natural world that seemed to map out his future. Galante's deep relationship with nature continued when he moved back to California after political unrest in Zimbabwe forced his family from their farm and safari operations.
Galante was the public's favorite participant on Discovery Channel's program 'Naked and Afraid' in the winter of 2013, where he spent 21 demanding days in the jungles of Panama. 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 hit program 'Extinct or Alive,' where he utilizes his unique set of skills searching for evidence that animals deemed extinct may still be in the wild. Forrest deems this the most meaningful television work he has ever done, because it partners conservation with education and exploration with nature. It's his undeniable dedication to the wild aspects of the world we live in that draws us to this impressive individual.
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