Extinct or Alive

What if extinct animals weren't really extinct? The methods used to declare a species extinct are not as fool proof as people might assume. The search is on for wildlife adventurer and biologist Forrest Galante, as he explores the real stories behind animals thought to be gone forever and tries to prove their existence.

Genre: Documentary, Adventure, Mystery

Cast:Forrest Galante , Cortni Borgerson , Nero Spannking , Cale Rodriguez , Jefreys Malaga , Washington Tapia

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Zanzibar Leopard

Sun, Jun 10, 2018

A wildlife expert explores Zanzibar in search of the Zanzibar leopard, which is believed to be extinct.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Pachylemur: The Madagascar Giant

Sun, Jun 17, 2018

The recently uncovered remains of Madagascar's Pachylemur counter the argument that these red furry lemur giants which could reach the size of modern apes went extinct over 1000 years ago.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ White Wolf of Newfoundland

Sun, Jun 24, 2018

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.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Florida Black Panther

Jun 2018

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

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The Javan Tiger

Sun, Jul 8, 2018

Forrest delves into the vibrant island of Java in Indonesia, in an attempt to find the Javan Tiger. This exotic predator was declared extinct in 2003, but recently, park rangers and locals have had sightings and are collecting evidence of its existence.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ The Tasmanian Tiger Down Under

Sun, Jul 15, 2018

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 in his 2nd attempt to find this unique species.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Formosan Clouded Leopard

Sun, Jul 22, 2018

Declared extinct only recently, Forrest is tracking clues and eyewitness accounts that suggest that the Formosan Clouded Leopard could still be alive. He treks deep into the jungles of Taiwan where a run-in with a predator might just solve a mystery.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ The Great Auk of the North

Sun, Jul 29, 2018

Forrest travels to the Faroe Islands to look for any trace of the Great Auk. The search takes him through some of the most scenic and rugged terrain he's ever attempted in his passionate search for a large flightless seabird that has been long forgotten.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ The Galapagos Giant

Wed, Oct 23, 2019

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.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ The Dracula Monkey of Borneo

Wed, Oct 30, 2019

Forrest is on the islands of Indonesia to find the Millers Grizzled Langur, also known as the "Dracula Monkey."

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ The Legendary Cape Lion

Wed, Nov 6, 2019

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.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ The Caribbean Monk Seal

Wed, Nov 13, 2019

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.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Madagascar Dwarf Hippo

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

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.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam

Wed, Nov 27, 2019

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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Colombian Dinosaur

Wed, Dec 4, 2019

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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou

Wed, Dec 11, 2019

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.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ The Asian Unicorn

Wed, Dec 18, 2019

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.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

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.