At 14, Galante was the youngest person ever to lead a multi-national canoe safari down the Zambezi River. This is just one of 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 around the world as he usually seeks to partner with local groups exploring remote regions. As a naturalist, Forrest aims to leave a positive, biological impact no matter if he's searching for whale sharks in Australia or Komodo dragons in Indonesia.

In the winter of 2013, Galante spent 21 days in the Panamanian jungle as a participant on Discovery Channel's program 'Naked and Afraid.' The cast swiftly followed his lead as Galante's skills shone. This was the public's first encounter to the naturalist Forrest Galante. He is now the host of Animal Planet's hit program 'Extinct or Alive,' where he utilizes his unique set of skills searching for evidence that animals deemed extinct may still be out there. Forrest deems this the most detrimental television work he has ever done, as it pairs conservation with education and exploration with wildlife. It's his dedication to the wild parts of the world we live in that attracts us to this incredible person.