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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 35,000+ photos and video clips of animal issues around the globe. Non-commercial (free) and commercial licensing available.

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Helping animals and shifting cultures in 2024.

In 2024, We Animals’ collective commitment to animal advocacy made significant strides forward. The past year was marked by a period of evolution, growth, and impact for our organization.

Read our 2024 Annual Report for the latest progress update.

Libuska, a rescued hen suffering from yolk peritonitis, waits with her rescuer in a treatment room while veterinarian Dr. Kristyna Pokrupova determines a course of treatment. Veterinary Clinic ExoCare, Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia, 2024. Lukas Vin

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Your monthly donation will support We Animals’ work to document the stories of animals used for human purposes and connect those stories to the individuals, organizations, and media who can amplify their reach.

Jaime and Ian cuddle in the barn. Farm Sanctuary, USA, 2023. Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals

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Keynote & Exhibition at the European Parliament

“Factory Farming: Unveiling the Hidden Costs”

From March 25th to 27th, MEPs hosted a photography exhibit featuring compelling visuals by We Animals photojournalists highlighting the issues associated with industrial animal farming. Our Founder, Jo-Anne McArthur, delivered a keynote speech, sharing powerful stories from the frontlines of animal exploitation and urging decision-makers to do what’s right for all living beings.

Organized by the European Institute for Animal Law & Policy and the European Environmental Bureau.

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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.

Rats Solve Puzzles and Mice Recognize Us: A Rare Glimpse into Life for Animals in Labs

April 24, 2025 | Research and Medicine

Recently, Jo-Anne McArthur went on assignment with Te Protejo, an NGO working to end animal research and testing in Latin America. During the assignment, she was welcomed to a breeding facility of a research lab and got a glimpse of what’s considered modern progress in lab animal housing.

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After the Rescue: Czechia’s Vets Helping Farmed Animals

February 13, 2025 | Compassion and Change

For many animals rescued from farms, happily ever after isn’t instant. Often, years of poor living conditions, intensive breeding, and neglect have led to complex health issues that require special care. We Animals photojournalist Lukas Vincour visited veterinary clinics throughout the Czech Republic to document the meticulous medical attention given to rescued farmed animals.

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Studio Gauthier: Where Gastronomy Meets Advocacy

January 30, 2025 | Compassion and Change

In the heart of London, Chef Alexis Gauthier delivers a unique vegan fine dining experience. Opened in 2023, Studio Gauthier is a restaurant where French-inspired gastronomy meets plant-based innovation. The intimate space he’s created redefines the limits of vegan cuisine and makes a strong statement for animal advocacy.

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Featured Stock Galleries

Visit our stock site to explore the latest content in our growing collection of 35,000+ high-quality visuals of animal issues around the globe.

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Farmed Animals in Central Asia

Explore visuals from our 2024 Fellow Bogna Wiltowska's documentation of farmed animal stories in Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan) – regions experiencing gradual industrialization of animal agriculture that remain under-researched from an animal advocacy standpoint.

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Octopus Hunting in Indonesia

Explore visuals from photojournalist Muhammad Fajri's recent documentation of octopus hunting in Indonesia, which includes photos of fishermen hunting and catching octopi with hand spears and spear-guns, and the drying of the dead bodies before they are sold at markets.

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Animal Research in Mexico

In collaboration with Te Protejo, Jo-Anne McArthur documented inside an animal breeding facility that supplies rats and mice for biomedical research. Explore these compelling visuals.

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