Forrest Galante is synonymous with the natural world, outdoor survival and wildlife expertise. He grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, which instilled a life-long love of nature and animals that put him on his path in life. After political unrest forced his family to move back to California, Forrest's involvement with nature continued.
In December 2013, Galante spent 21 demanding days in the Panamanian jungle as a participant on Discovery Channel's show 'Naked and Afraid.' He was considered the leader of the group by the cast, and not only survived, but thrived. This was the public's first encounter to the explorer Forrest Galante. He now hosts Animal Planet's hit show 'Extinct or Alive,' where he uses his unique set of skills to search for evidence that animals once declared extinct may still be in the wild. Galante considers this the most meaningful television work he has ever been a part of, because it partners conservation with education and nature with exploration. It's his dedication to the natural aspects of the earth we live on that attracts us to this impressive individual.
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