Extinct or Alive
What if extinct animals weren't really extinct? Forrest Gallante, a wildlife biologist, is scouring the globe using cutting edge technology on his mission to find species that the world has stopped looking for.
- 2018-2019
- 2 seasons
- Animal Planet
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Suspense
What if extinct animals weren't really extinct? Forrest Gallante, a wildlife biologist, is scouring the globe using cutting edge technology on his mission to find species that the world has stopped looking for.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
The Galapagos Giant
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 44 mins
Forrest is in the Galapagos seeking the Fernandina Tortoise, an animal that was only seen once, over 100 years ago. The clues are here, along with an abundance of incredibly unique species, raising hopes of a historic discovery.
Episode 2
The Dracula Monkey of Borneo
Wed, Oct 30, 2019 41 mins
Forrest is on the islands of Indonesia to find the Millers Grizzled Langur, also known as the "Dracula Monkey."
Episode 3
The Legendary Cape Lion
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 41 mins
Forrest ventures home to Zimbabwe in search of the mysterious Cape Lion a massive black-maned predator. He and the crew navigate the African bush determined to get DNA proof, facing threats of charging rhinos and huge prides of lions.
Episode 4
The Caribbean Monk Seal
Wed, Nov 13, 2019 41 mins
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.
Episode 5
Madagascar Dwarf Hippo
Wed, Nov 20, 2019 41 mins
Known for being a pint-size version of its African cousin, the Malagasy Dwarf Hippo has been written off as extinct for 1000 years. Forrest and a local biologist to trek through the bush of Madagascar to prove it still survives.
Episode 6
The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam
Wed, Nov 27, 2019 41 mins
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.
Episode 7
Colombian Dinosaur
Wed, Dec 4, 2019 41 mins
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 guerilla rebels, kidnappers, and deadly predators.
Episode 8
Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou
Wed, Dec 11, 2019 41 mins
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.
Episode 9
The Asian Unicorn
Wed, Dec 18, 2019 41 mins
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.
Episode 10
Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf
Thu, Dec 19, 2019 41 mins
The Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf hasn't been seen in almost 80 years, but recent cattle attacks spark the possibility that it still exists. Trekking high into the Sierras, Forrest is determined to bring it out of hiding.
