Naturalist and Explorer Forrest Galante is Nature's Champion!

Forrest Galante is a name synonymous with nature conservation, wilderness survival and wildlife expertise. He grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, which instilled a life-long love of nature that set him on his path in life. Galante's deep love with nature strengthened when he moved back to California after political unrest in Zimbabwe forced his family from their safari outfitters.

In the winter of 2013, Forrest Galante spent 21 grueling days in the Panamanian jungle as a participant on Discovery Channel's program 'Naked and Afraid.' He was considered the leader by the cast, and not only survived, but thrived. This was the public's first encounter to the explorer Forrest Galante. He is now the host of Animal Planet's top program 'Extinct or Alive,' where he utilizes his unique set of skills to search for evidence that animals once deemed extinct may still be alive. Galante deems this the most detrimental television work he has ever done, because it combines education with conservation and wildlife with exploration. It's his dedication to the wild parts of the earth we live on that attracts us to this adventourous individual.

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