Forrest Galante

Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and conservationist known for his work on 'Extinct or Alive,' shares wild tales from his adventurous life. He recounts a bizarre encounter with an Amazonian shaman and reflects on his nearly feral childhood in Zimbabwe. Forrest also discusses his transition from an ant-counting biologist to a reality TV star on 'Naked and Afraid,' emphasizing the unique challenges of wildlife conservation. His thrilling and sometimes dangerous adventures in search of presumed extinct animals offer a captivating glimpse into the unpredictable world of nature.

Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and conservationist famous for his work on Extinct or Alive, dives deep into some thrilling topics. He discusses the ambitious efforts to resurrect extinct species like the woolly mammoth and dodo bird. Surprisingly, he shares a cheeky tale of competing on ‘Naked & Afraid’ and even sleeping with a giraffe! Also on the menu are wild adventures at an extravagant animal sanctuary and observations about dangerous creatures, alongside the impact of technology on isolated tribes. Tune in for a riveting mix of humor and conservation wisdom!

Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and survivalist known for his show "Extinct or Alive," shares his extraordinary journey from the wilderness of Zimbabwe to urban life in Oakland. He reflects on childhood memories of majestic wildlife and the importance of adaptability in unfamiliar environments. Galante describes the thrill of discovering rare species and emphasizes how these encounters foster a deeper connection to nature. He concludes with a mindfulness practice, encouraging us all to engage with the natural world around us.

Wildlife biologist and outdoor adventurer Forrest Galante joins Rob Lowe to discuss rediscovering extinct animals, 'Shark Week' shoots, the real-life story behind 'Jaws', Rob's stingray sting, and suggestions for the next Netflix Roast recipient.

Forrest Galante is a 6X world record spear fisherman, wildlife biologist, conservationist & explorer. He hosts 'Extinct or Alive' on Animal Planet, and 'Mysterious Creatures' on Discovery Channel. EPISODE LINKS: https://youtube.com/@ForrestGalante https://instagram.com/forrest.galante SPONSORS: https://magicmind.com/danny - Use code DANNY for up to 56% off your subscription. https://ghostbed.com/danny - Use code DANNY for 40% off. https://ver.so/danny - Use code DANNY to save 15% on your order. FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/jonesdanny https://twitter.com/jonesdanny JOIN ON PATREON: https://bit.ly/koncretepatreon OUTLINE: 00:00 - Discovering ancient fossils Florida 02:18 - Spearfishing & sharks 13:23 - Forrest reacts to Egypt Shark Attack Video 14:32 - Footage of Forrest getting struck by lightning 18:22 - What sharks actually eat people? 20:48 - Shark population in the US 30:45 - Growing up in Zimbabwe Africa 40:20 - The active unregulated WAR happening in south Africa 49:00 - Paul Rosolie & the Amazon rainforest 54:46 - Uncontacted tribes 01:01:28 - Origins of the Amazon & Graham Hancock's theory it was man made 01:06:56 - Using CRISPR to bing back the Wooley Mammoth 01:17:30 - The Colombian Amazon 01:20:59 - The Galapagos 01:29:24 - Swimming with Orcas 01:37:06 - Ric O'barry (The Cove) 01:45:07 - Crocodile massacre of Mayanmar 01:51:17 - Largest cave on the planet: Son Doong cave 01:58:42 - Undiscovered Species and Crazy Encounters 02:05:23 - Misconception on sharks 02:15:15 - Mushroom hunting 02:18:55 - Chameleon ranching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices