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We advocate for animals through photojournalism.

Our global investigations and stories expose our complex relationships with animals. We work with NGOs, media and advocates to initiate ethical and cultural shifts in society, and empower human capacity for compassion and change. Learn more about our mission.

Our stock site offers 30,000+ photos and video clips of animal issues around the globe. Non-commercial (free) and commercial licensing available.

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We equip animal advocacy organizations and media outlets with the impactful images necessary for campaigns and animal-focused stories. Our photographers and videographers are available for assignments worldwide. Partner with us for your stories or campaigns.

Hope for Jakarta’s Carriage Horses

Hope for Jakarta’s Carriage Horses

Meet the dedicated team at Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), which is working tirelessly to improve the lives of Jakarta's ex-carriage horses and other animals in Indonesia. Our photojournalist, Resha Juhari, visited JAAN earlier this year to document their determined efforts.
Documenting Horse Meat Production in Indonesia

Documenting Horse Meat Production in Indonesia

Our complex relationship with horses spans continents and cultures, highlighting the connection between our uses of these highly sensitive animals. Photojournalist Muhammad Fajri recently documented horse meat production in Indonesia.
Frontline Heroes: The Brave Mission to Rescue Animals in Ukraine

Frontline Heroes: The Brave Mission to Rescue Animals in Ukraine

We Animals contributing photographer Anzhelika Kozachenko accompanied UAnimals, a Ukrainian environmental and animal protection charity, to document the team’s rescue operations across several regions on the frontlines of Russia’s occupation.

Featured Stock Galleries

Visit our stock site to explore the latest content in our growing collection of 30,000+ high-quality visuals of animal issues around the globe.

Animal Fairs in the USA

Explore visuals from Jo-Anne McArthur's documentation of human-animal interactions at this year's New York State Fair, part of a collaboration with Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.

Horse Meat Production in Indonesia

Explore visuals from Muhammad Fajri's documentation of horse meat production in Indonesia. Horse meat is eaten in many parts of the world, particularly in Eurasia, where it’s popular among locals and foreign tourists.

Stray dog culls in Türkiye

Explore visuals from our new contributor, Tunahan Turhan who documented a crime scene investigation team on a mass animal grave, and animal advocates feeding and caring for street dogs living close by.

The Future of Food

Explore our Future of Food gallery for images and videos of mouth-watering plantbased dishes and products that inspire compassionate choices.

Announcements

Storytelling for Animals

We’re thrilled to collaborate with FIAPO to bring our work to their network of animal advocates and beyond.

To kick off this exciting collaboration, join FIAPO CEO, Bharati Ramachandran and We Animals founder, Jo-Anne McArthur for a webinar on using photography to create powerful narratives for animal advocacy.

We’ll also be sharing more about our plans for this powerful collaboration in 2025!

HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene

We Animals’ publication, HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene (2020) is an unflinching book of photography documenting our relationship with non-human animals in the 21st century.

Available in hardcover and e-book formats.

Find out more about this award-winning book, its photojournalists, and upcoming exhibitions.

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