Forrest Galante is a name synonymous with nature conservation, outdoor survival and animal expertise. Growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, Forrest harvested a life-long love of nature that set him on his path in life. Galante's deep relationship with nature became deeper when he moved back to California after political unrest in Zimbabwe forced the family from their farm and safari outfitters.

Over the course of his life, Forrest Galante has caught crocodiles, swam with several species of sharks, photographed venomous reptiles, outsmarted a charging water buffalo, dodged a cyclone and had countless other adventures. He started out his career in high-risk wildlife biology fieldwork, always focusing on animals on the brink of extinction. His hands-on approach to wildlife, passion for nature and exceptional background has led to the development of his own Animal Planet television program, 'Extinct or Alive.' The show follows Forrest as he treks across the world looking for creatures believed to be extinct.