Extinct or Alive: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

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. From eyewitness accounts to last known photographs, there is evidence that suggests some of these creatures are still very much alive in the wild. 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 so he can protect them and help them thrive again. From the Florida everglades to remote jungles, the cameras follow Forrest Galante as he meets and listens to locals, some whom claim to be eyewitnesses of animals we thought were no longer in existence. Armed with the information and clues, Forrest sets out to prove the unimaginable, and be the voice for species the world has given up on.

Series details

• Title: Extinct or Alive
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Nature
• Premiere date: 2018-06-10
• Final broadcast date listed: 2019-12-18
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Animal Planet
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 63 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.6/10
• TVMaze ID: 36997
• IMDb ID: tt8537104
• TVDB ID: 348254

Cast and credited roles

• Forrest Galante — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2018-06-10; final listed air date 2018-07-29.
• Season 2: premiered 2019-10-23; final listed air date 2019-12-18.

Source and licence

Adapted from Extinct or Alive on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.