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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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Assignment: Crowded Bird Markets During the Rise of Avian Flu

Assignment: Crowded Bird Markets During the Rise of Avian Flu

Last month, Resha Juhari was in Indonesia documenting the increase in sales of “broiler” chickens in the lead up to Eid al-Fitr. Resha’s photographs are a startling glimpse into the lives of the many thousands of birds who are sourced and sold for human consumption at traditional markets.
In Photos: Bird Flu Around the Globe

In Photos: Bird Flu Around the Globe

These visuals provide a glimpse into an underreported part of the story about bird flu, highlighting the unavoidable connection between intensive animal farming and disease transmission.
From Source to Sale: Shrimp Farming and Fishing in India

From Source to Sale: Shrimp Farming and Fishing in India

We Animals photojournalist S. Chakrabarti recently documented India’s fishing and aquaculture industry – with a specific focus on shrimp production, one of the country’s main seafood exports.
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Featured Image Galleries

Visit our stock site to explore the latest content in our growing collection of 40,000+ high-quality visuals of animal issues around the globe.

Industrial Shrimp Farming

In collaboration with Animal Welfare Observatory, we conducted an international investigation into the shrimp farming industry. Explore visuals from Indonesia and Ecuador.

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.

Salmon Farming in Chile

Photojournalist, Marcos Zegers visited several parts of the Chilean salmon industry, including farms, processing plants and a market. Explore these visuals.

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.

News and Updates

Meet The Team: Liisa MacGowan – Metadata Manager

Meet The Team: Liisa MacGowan – Metadata Manager

New Report Explores the Role of Factory Farming in the Spread of Avian Influenza

New Report Explores the Role of Factory Farming in the Spread of Avian Influenza

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