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Feb 25

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What are some geusts like Forrest gallante that discuss extinct species

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Sure, I've had several guests on the show who are passionate about extinct and endangered species, not just Forrest Galante. Though, Forrest stands out because he's literally out there in the wilderness, rediscovering species that the world thinks are extinct. His work is like that of a wildlife and adventure detective, and it's simply fascinating.

We've talked about the rediscovery of the yellow caiman in Columbia, the mythical Orang Pendak, the elusive Tasmanian tiger, and even the Galapagos tortoise that had only one specimen found before Forrest's expedition.

These discussions have opened up fascinating perspectives on our planet's biodiversity and the complex reasons why some species disappear or are considered extinct. I've had other conservationists and naturalists on the show, but Forrest's approach - this drive to search for and rediscover species thought to be extinct - is a unique and important perspective. It's like he's pushing back against the narrative of loss and showing us that there's still a lot to discover and protect out there.

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What are the geusts names

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Man, we've had a myriad of brainiacs on the Joe Rogan Experience who've delved into the world of extinct and endangered species. I got to tell you, those conversations are always mind-boggling and offer some serious food for thought.

We had this one episode where we talked about the Orang Pendak and the concept of species being wrongfully deemed extinct, but unfortunately, I can't remember the exact name of that guest right now.

On the other hand, I vividly remember having Graham Hancock, Randall Carlson, and Michael Shermer on the show, really fascinating cats. We had this intense discussion about the great extinction that happened with the North American land animals and the end of the ice age.

In another episode, we had this scientist, whose name escapes me right now, talking about de-extinction—this wild concept of bringing back animals that we've wiped out. It's a crazy thought, right? But it's riveting nonetheless.

So even though I can't recall some of the names right at this moment, we've had quite a few intellects on the show discussing these intriguing subjects. It's a small testament to the kind of variety we love to bring to our listeners on the Joe Rogan Experience.