Our Planet's Top Hero!
At age 14, Forrest Galante was the youngest person ever to lead a multi-national 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 along with his scientific background are assets to biological groups around the world as he usually seeks to partner with local groups to explore remote regions. As a conservation expert, Forrest aims to leave a positive, biological impact in every place he visits, whether searching for fresh-water turtles in Africa or big cats in South America.
Forrest Galante has caught crocodiles, swam with several species of sharks, photographed venomous reptiles, outsmarted a startled hippo, dodged a cyclone and had countless other adventures. He pursued a career in high-risk wildlife biology fieldwork, always focusing on animals close to extinction. His hands-on approach with wildlife, passion for the outdoors and exceptional background eventually led to the development of his own Animal Planet television show, 'Extinct or Alive.' The show follows Galante as he travels the earth looking for wildlife believed to be extinct.
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