Phil Torres

Phil Torres is a naturalist, TV host, and science advocate, known for his adventurous spirit and expertise in biology and entomology. After his groundbreaking spider discovery was named Wired Science’s #2 story of the year in 2012, Phil Torres, an accomplished naturalist, TV host, and science advocate, went on to be credited with the discovery of over 45 new species. His extensive scientific expeditions across the globe, including over four years living remotely in the Amazon Rainforest where he diligently led critical conservation research and education projects, garnered significant international attention, being covered in popular science media worldwide. A distinguished graduate of Cornell University with degrees in Entomology and Biology, Torres expertly leveraged his deep scientific expertise, specifically in entomology, to build a prominent career in television and science communication, making complex concepts engaging and accessible to broad audiences.

His critical contributions to the show as Consulting Producer are scheduled to continue through 2025, underscoring his ongoing impact. From 2018 to 2019, he hosted ‘Ready, Set, Pet’ on The CW, creatively contributing to 13 episodes. Torres has also presented ‘Big Metal Bird’ for United Airlines and served as an in-the-field live correspondent for PBS’s ‘American Spring Live,’ consistently broadening his reach and influence as a leading voice in natural history and science advocacy.