At 14, Galante was the youngest person in history to head an international canoe safari down the Zambezi River. This is just one of the many examples of Galante's early adventures. Galante is truly passionate about education and helping people save our most valuable resource-our planet. His hands-on approach with wildlife along with his scientific background are assets to biological groups world-wide as he typically seeks to partner with local groups exploring remote regions. As a naturalist, Forrest strives to leave a positive, biological impact in every place he visits, whether searching for whale sharks in Australia or big cats in Thailand.

In December 2013, Forrest Galante spent 21 grueling 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 became apparent. This was the public's introduction to the naturalist Forrest Galante. He now hosts Animal Planet's hit show 'Extinct or Alive,' where he uses his unique set of skills scouring for evidence that animals once declared extinct may still be alive. Galante considers this the most detrimental television work he has ever been a part of, as it combines education with conservation and exploration with wildlife. It's his dedication to the wild aspects of the world we live in that draws us to this adventourous person.

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