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May 2025
58m 17s

7 Deadly Countries To Run In: Forrest Ga...

High Performance
About this episode

Wildlife biologist and adventurer Forrest Galante takes us deep into the wild corners of our planet, revealing stories of survival, discovery, and the fragile balance between humans and nature.


What drives someone to risk it all to find a single animal? Forrest shares his awe at India’s urban leopards, the empathy of a leopard seal offering food, and the life-changing moment he held the world’s rarest tortoise. He also confronts the darker side of expeditions, from rebel chases to ethical questions around de-extinction.


This episode is a raw look at what it means to dedicate your life to the wild, where every setback is a lesson, and every discovery could change the future of our planet.


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