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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.

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Behind the Label: An Investigation into Italy’s Buffalo Mozzarella Industry

Our in-depth investigation into the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP industry in Italy reveals a stark contrast between the idyllic image often portrayed by its marketing and the troubling realities of its production.

Learn more about our investigation findings.

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

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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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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.

Behind the Label: An Investigation into Italy’s Buffalo Mozzarella Industry

May 30, 2025 | Our Food Systems

Behind the glossy packaging of Italy’s most iconic cheese lies a reality few consumers ever see. In a recent investigation, We Animals photojournalists Raffaele Petralla and Arianna Fraccon uncovered the hidden costs of Mozzarella di Bufala: environmental harm, economic strain, and the quiet suffering of the animals at its centre.

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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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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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Italy's Buffalo Mozzarella Industry

In our recent in-depth investigation, We Animals photojournalists Raffaele Petralla and Arianna Fraccon uncovered the hidden costs of Mozzarella di Bufala. Explore these visuals.

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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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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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