Julian Dorey Podcast #333 - Egypt’s Lost Creatures, Uncontacted “Skull” Tribe & Congo’s “Big Foot” | Forrest Galante
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Sep 5, 2025 Forrest Galante, an American outdoor adventurer and television personality known for his work on Animal Planet, shares captivating stories from his wildlife exploration. He discusses the thrilling discoveries of rare species, including the elusive okapi, and the challenges of navigating uncontacted tribes while respecting their isolation. Galante also dives into the excitement of using modern technology in wildlife research and the urgent need for conservation against the backdrop of ecological crises.
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Rare Fernandina Tortoise Discovery
- Forrest Galante described finding the Fernandina Island tortoise after 114 years without a recorded sighting.
- He and his team followed scat and nesting signs, then celebrated wildly when the rare tortoise appeared on camera.
Field Skills Lose Value In Academia
- Forrest argues field scientists often get promoted into office roles that remove them from hands-on work they excel at.
- He says the academic/conservation system is broken and rewards desk work over field expertise.
From Biotech To Naked And Afraid
- Forrest auditioned for Naked and Afraid by cold-emailing producers and later filmed a 21-day survival episode in Panama.
- He treated the shoot like a paid vacation because his field skills made survival easy compared to other contestants.
