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Documenting Kaporos Chicken Slaughter in New York

Documenting Kaporos Chicken Slaughter in New York

September 22, 2023 | Our Religious Ceremonies and Traditions
Kapparot, or Kaporos, a ritual practiced by certain sects of orthodox Jews before Yom Kippur, is taking place in New York this week. In 2022, We Animals photojournalists headed to Brooklyn, New York to document the treatment of animals at this annual event.
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The Lives of Chickens Inside Thailand’s Factory Farms

The Lives of Chickens Inside Thailand’s Factory Farms

September 14, 2023 | Our Food Systems
We Animals photojournalists Haig and Taichi Kaito on assignment with World Animal Protection Thailand.
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Death by Heat Exhaustion: Inside India’s Poultry Farms

Death by Heat Exhaustion: Inside India’s Poultry Farms

August 30, 2023 | Our Food Systems
Shatabdi Chakrabarti documented conditions inside India’s poultry farms during the summer heatwaves, which have been increasing in frequency over the past few years. During these periods, death due to heat exhaustion is a regular occurrence for birds inside farms.
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Dairy Farming in Sweden

In 2025, Djurrättsalliansen, a Swedish animal rights organization, documented Sweden’s dairy industry with photojournalist Noah Marsten. Explore these visuals.

Factory Farming in Canada

We Animals Fellow, Ira Moon documented the experiences of human labourers and farmed animals inside Canada's factory farms. These visuals offer a holistic glance at an industry that is failing everyone. Explore visuals from Ira's Fellowship project.

The Global Egg Industry

In collaboration with The Open Wing Alliance and Reporters for Animals, We Animals has released the largest-ever investigation into industrialized egg farms. Explore visuals.

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Best Online Photography Courses for Animal Photojournalists

Best Online Photography Courses for Animal Photojournalists

October 19, 2023 | Resource
Animal Photojournalism Wins at Siena International Photography Awards 2023

Animal Photojournalism Wins at Siena International Photography Awards 2023

October 13, 2023 | Announcement
Meet The Team: Kale Ridsdale – Managing Director

Meet The Team: Kale Ridsdale – Managing Director

September 26, 2023 | Meet the Team
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