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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.

Extinct or Alive

The Asian Unicorn

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.

Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf

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.

Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou

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.

Colombian Dinosaur

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.

The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam

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.

Madagascar Dwarf Hippo

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 Caribbean Monk Seal

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 Legendary Cape Lion

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

The Dracula Monkey of Borneo

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 unique species, raising hopes of a historic discovery.

The Galapagos Giant

Wildlife adventurer and biologist Forrest Galante explores the real stories behind animals thought to be gone forever and tries to prove their existence so he can protect them and help them thrive again.

Sneak Peek

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

S2 E8 | The Galapagos Giant