What Happened to Survival Beast? His Island Life, Net Worth, and Quiet Exit from YouTube
He bought an island, disappeared from YouTube, and now lives off-grid. Here’s what really happened to the man behind Survival Beast.
I’ve been watching a lot of travel and survival YouTubers lately because, like many of you, I dream of escaping routine and living somewhere wild and free. That’s how I stumbled across a YouTube video called “I BOUGHT MY OWN SURVIVAL ISLAND”, and it got me thinking.
How does someone go from dreaming to actually owning a tiny island in Indonesia? I wanted to know more. So I dug into the story behind Survival Beast, the island, the person behind the camera, and how he’s making it all work.
TL;DR – What You Should Know About Survival Beast
- Survival Beast is the YouTube channel created by Australian adventurer Adam Cavanagh, aka Cavy.
- He bought a remote island in Indonesia with his girlfriend Natalie for about $150,000 AUD.
- He hasn’t posted on the Survival Beast channel in 2 years, but Cavy Fishing is still actively updated.
- Adam is not married. Natalie is featured in many of his videos but remains private online.
- His estimated net worth in 2022 was around $1.54 million AUD, mostly from YouTube and self-run content.
- No controversies, scandals, or major updates, he’s simply gone quiet and chosen a low-profile island life.
Where Is Survival Beast’s Island?
Survival Beast’s island is located somewhere in remote Indonesia. From what I found, Adam Cavanagh, the YouTuber behind the channel, bought the island with his girlfriend, Natalie, a few years ago. The total cost was reportedly around $150,000 AUD, and they’ve turned it into a personal survival paradise.
In one of his videos, Adam said:
“Finally my dream has come true, in a remote part of Indonesia I found a perfect little island paradise to make my survival videos on.”
The island has mangroves, mud crabs, and even species of fish that he says he’s never seen before. Honestly, it looks peaceful, raw, and kind of magical.
Who Is Behind Survival Beast?
The man behind the channel is Adam Cavanagh, also known online as Cavy. He’s from Australia and started out filming fishing content on his original channel, Cavy Fishing.
He currently runs two known channels:
- Survival Beast – focused on bushcraft and solo island survival (inactive since 2023)
- Cavy Fishing – his current and regularly updated fishing adventure channel
Here’s how he describes his survival channel:
“This channel is about survival, bushcraft, spearfishing, and the outdoors in general. I only eat what I can catch. I’m comfortable living alone and catching my own food.”
I admire how he turned a passion for the outdoors into a self-sufficient lifestyle.
What Happened to the Survival Beast Channel?
The Survival Beast channel hasn’t posted any new videos for about two years. There’s no announcement or controversy around it. It just quietly stopped.
But his Cavy Fishing channel is still very active and seems to be his focus now. If you’re wondering where to find his latest content, that’s where to look.
A Quick Look at Adam Cavanagh’s Life
- Name: Adam Cavanagh
- Nickname: Cavy
- Country: Australia
- Age: Around 36 years old (as of 2025)
- Relationship: Lives with girlfriend Natalie, who’s from Bali, Indonesia
He doesn’t share much about his family or early background. From what I can tell, he lives a pretty off-grid life, focused on survival and nature.
What We Know About Natalie
Adam’s girlfriend Natalie is often featured in his fishing videos. She’s originally from Bali and seems just as outdoorsy and adventurous as he is. They live together on the island they bought, and from the clips I’ve seen, they’ve built a simple but happy life.
There’s no record of them being married, despite some rumors online.
Where to Follow Survival Beast
Adam is active on several platforms. You can check out his channels and socials here:
What Is Survival Beast’s Net Worth?
As of 2022, Adam’s net worth was estimated at around $1,540,000 AUD. That includes:
- Income from YouTube ads
- Merchandise and affiliate products
- Value of his island, boat, truck, and off-grid setup
He doesn’t seem interested in brand sponsorships, which keeps his earnings mostly fan-supported. There are no public updates on his net worth for 2025.
What I Took Away From This
Watching Adam live on an island and survive with what nature gives him is inspiring. Not because I could do it now, but because it makes the dream feel a little more possible.
Even though I’m not packing my bags just yet, seeing someone else live this life reminds me why I want to pursue this path.
Let’s Connect
Are you also watching travel or survival YouTubers for inspiration? Who’s your favorite? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
If you’re planning your own slow escape, thanks for being here with me. I’m figuring this out one step at a time, and maybe we’ll both get there.
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