The BEST episodes of Extinct or Alive season 2

Every episode of Extinct or Alive season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Extinct or Alive season 2!

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. 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.

Last Updated: 3/10/2024Network: Animal PlanetStatus: Ended
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Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou
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8.16
19 votes

#1 - Ivory Billed Woodpecker of the Bayou

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/11/2019

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.

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The Galapagos Giant
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8.05
37 votes

#2 - The Galapagos Giant

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2019

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.

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The Legendary Cape Lion
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7.89
35 votes

#3 - The Legendary Cape Lion

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/2019

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.

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The Dracula Monkey of Borneo
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7.83
30 votes

#4 - The Dracula Monkey of Borneo

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/2019

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.

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Colombian Dinosaur
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7.68
19 votes

#5 - Colombian Dinosaur

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2019

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.

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Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf
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7.60
20 votes

#6 - Southern Rocky Mountain Wolf

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/2019

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.

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The Caribbean Monk Seal
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7.55
31 votes

#7 - The Caribbean Monk Seal

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2019

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.

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Madagascar Dwarf Hippo
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7.40
15 votes

#8 - Madagascar Dwarf Hippo

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2019

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.

The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam
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7.40
10 votes

#9 - The Hidden Turtle of Vietnam

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/27/2019

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.

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The Asian Unicorn
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7.35
20 votes

#10 - The Asian Unicorn

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/2019

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.

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