At 14, Forrest Galante was the youngest person ever to head an international canoe safari down the Zambezi River. And this is just one of the many examples of his early expeditions. Galante is a passionate individual who is driven to enlighten people about nature and help people save our most valuable resource-our planet. His expertise with wildlife and his scientific background are assets to biological groups around the world as he typically partners with local groups to explore remote regions. As a conservation expert, Forrest attempts to leave a positive, biological impact no matter if he's searching for fresh-water turtles in Africa or Komodo dragons in Indonesia.
In December 2013, Galante spent 21 amazing 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 naturalist Forrest Galante. He is now the host of Animal Planet's top show 'Extinct or Alive,' where he utilizes his unique set of skills searching for evidence that animals deemed extinct may still be out there. Galante deems this the most detrimental television work he has ever been a part of, because it pairs conservation with education and exploration with nature. It's his dedication to the natural aspects of the world we live in that draws us to this impressive individual.
Forrest Galante