Forrest Galante

Forrest Galante is a wildlife biologist, conservationist, and television personality known for his work in locating animals thought to be extinct and advocating for conservation efforts worldwide. After successfully completing a rigorous 21-day survival challenge in Panama, earning a high primitive survival rating of 8.8, wildlife biologist and television personality Forrest Galante made his impactful debut on Discovery Channel’s ‘Naked and Afraid’ in 2013. This breakthrough led to further adventurous pursuits, including his 2016 film ‘Dancing with Dragons,’ where he utilized specialized suits to intimately study American crocodiles in Central America. Galante solidified his reputation for seeking out elusive creatures with the premiere of his acclaimed docuseries, ‘Extinct or Alive,’ on Animal Planet on June 10, 2018, a series dedicated to locating species widely believed to be lost forever.

In June 2021, Galante published his first book, ‘Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery,’ through Hachette Books, a captivating blend of memoir and adventure narrative that underscores his unwavering commitment to ecosystem preservation. Currently, Forrest Galante lends his extensive biological expertise and conservation insights as an advisory board member for Colossal Biosciences, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of de-extinction science. Through his multi-faceted career, including television productions, legislative advocacy, literary contributions, and scientific advisory roles, Galante continues to be a driving force in the fields of wildlife biology, conservation, and environmental education, inspiring global action for the natural world.