Extinct or Alive

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Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante scours the globe using cutting-edge technology on his mission to find species the world has stopped looking for.
The Galapagos Giant
S2 E8

Forrest is in the Galápagos seeking the Fernandina tortoise, an animal that was only seen once, over 100 years ago; the clues are here, along with an abundance of unique species, raising hopes of a historic discovery.

The Dracula Monkey of Borneo
S2 E9

Forrest returns to the volcanic islands of Indonesia to find the Millers grizzled langur, otherwise known as the Dracula monkey.

The Legendary Cape Lion
S2 E10

Forrest ventures home to Zimbabwe in search of the mysterious Cape lion; he and the crew navigate the African bush determined to get DNA proof, facing threats of charging rhinos and huge prides of lions.

The Caribbean Monk Seal
S2 E11

Forest sets off on a dangerous, shark-infested search for the extinct Caribbean monk seal, to prove its existence, he and the crew descend into deep waters where they come face-to-face with a giant tiger shark.

The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam
S2 E13

In Vietnam, Forrest teams up with a conservation group to save the largest turtle species in the world from extinction; using cutting edge technology, they attempt to find a suitor for the last and only surviving Giant Softshell.

Colombian Dinosaur
S2 E15

Deep in the jungles of Colombia, Forrest is on a mission to prove the Rio Apaporis Caiman still exists; locals believe this crocodilian resides within a lawless land inhabited by guerrilla rebels, kidnappers and deadly predators.

Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou
S2 E16

Forrest is determined to find out if the famously reclusive Ivory Billed Woodpecker still exists; the alligator and poisonous snake infested swamps of Louisiana make for a challenging mission, but he is prepared for anything.

Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf
S2 E17

The southern Rocky Mountain wolf hasn't been seen in almost 80 years, but recent cattle attacks spark the possibility that is still exists; trekking high into the Sierras, Forrest is determined to bring it out of hiding.

The Asian Unicorn
S2 E18

In Vietnam, Forrest treks through the world's largest cave searching for the saola in a hidden oasis; this exotic species was only recently discovered, but rumors swirl that the Asian Unicorn might already be extinct.

The Zanzibar Leopard
S1 E1

Forrest sets out on a history-making expedition in Zanzibar, revealing species never filmed before; evidence leads to an unforgettable conclusion on the Zanzibar leopard, an animal declared extinct 25 years ago.

The Madagascar Giant
S1 E2

Madagascar's Pachylemurs were red, furry giants, nearly the size of great apes; recently discovered remains disprove that they went extinct 1,000 years ago; Forrest tries to prove the giant species still lives.

White Wolf of Newfoundland
S1 E3

Forrest teams up with a specialist in Newfoundland in search of a predator that was declared extinct in 1930; the duo meets with a hunter that shot what is believed to be a wolf and uncovers evidence that suggests the species could be alive.

Florida Black Panther
S1 E4

Forrest combs the Florida Everglades for a predator rumored to exist for years, the Black Panther; it might be a case of mistaken identity, but while scouring the landscape, discoveries suggest that it might be more than a rumor.

The Javan Tiger
S1 E5

Forrest Galante visits the island of Java in Indonesia to look for the Javan Tiger; this exotic predator was declared extinct in 2003, but park rangers and locals have had recent sightings and are collecting evidence of its existence.

The Tasmanian Tiger Down Under
S1 E6

After numerous credible eyewitness accounts of the Tasmanian Tiger in Australia, James Cook University has researchers on the move; Forrest joins their study before heading deep into the Cape York Peninsula.

Formosan Clouded Leopard
S1 E7

Forrest tracks clues and eyewitness accounts suggesting that the Formosan clouded leopard is still alive after being declared extinct; he treks deep into the jungles of Taiwan where a run-in with a predator might just solve a mystery.

The Dodo of the North
S1 E8

Forrest travels to the Faroe Islands to look for any trace of the great auk; his passionate search for a large flightless seabird takes him through some of the most scenic and rugged terrain he's ever seen.