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s02e11 · 2020-05-30
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Extinct or Alive
Animal Planet Documentary
What it is
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.
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11 this season · 19 totals02e01 The Galapagos Giant 2019-10-24 01:00
The Galapagos Giant
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.
s02e02 The Dracula Monkey of Borneo 2019-10-31 01:00
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.
s02e03 The Legendary Cape Lion 2019-11-07 02:00
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.
s02e04 The Caribbean Monk Seal 2019-11-14 02:00
The Caribbean Monk Seal
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.
s02e05 Madagascar Dwarf Hippo 2019-11-21 02:00
Madagascar Dwarf Hippo
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.
s02e06 The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam 2019-11-28 02:00
The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam
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.
s02e07 Colombian Dinosaur 2019-12-05 02:00
Colombian Dinosaur
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.
s02e08 Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou 2019-12-12 02:00
Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou
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.
s02e09 The Asian Unicorn 2019-12-19 01:00
The Asian Unicorn
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.
s02e10 Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf 2019-12-19 02:00
Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf
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.