Series synopsis
Extinct or Alive is an American action & adventure documentary television series that premiered on Animal Planet on June 10, 2018. It ended on December 18, 2019. It stars Forrest Galante.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Forrest Galante as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 3, 2020 | March 3, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 8 | June 10, 2018 | July 29, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 19, 2019 | December 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dracula And The Legend The Dracula And The Legend |
March 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Zanzibar Leopard Forrest sets out on a history-making expedition in Zanzibar, revealing species that have never before been filmed and capturing evidence that leads to an unforgettable conclusion on the Zanzibar Leopard, an animal declared extinct 25 years ago. |
June 10, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Madagascar Giant Madagascar's Pachylemurs were red, furry giants, nearly the size of great apes. Recently discovered remains disprove that they went extinct 1000 years ago and Forrest scales the jungle on a mission to prove the giant species still lives. |
June 17, 2018 |
| 3 |
White Wolf of Newfoundland Forrest teams up with a specialist in Newfoundland in search of the White Wolf, a predator that was declared extinct in 1930. They meet with a hunter that shot what is believed to be a wolf and uncover evidence that suggests the species could be alive. |
June 24, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Galapagos Giant So basically the plan is to search for the ultimate tortoise which is supposed to be extinct. The team goes on Galapagos Islands to look for it. Its one of the best episodes for the second season just loved it. |
October 19, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Dracula Monkey of Borneo Forrest returns to the volcanic islands of Indonesia to find the Millers Grizzled Langur, otherwise known as the Dracula monkey. When locals inform him of an illegal pet market, his search quickly evolves into a rescue mission. |
October 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Legendary Cape Lion 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. |
November 6, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Animal Planet |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 10, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2019 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |