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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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Beekeeping and Honey Production in Türkiye

Beekeeping and Honey Production in Türkiye

Havva Zorlu’s documentation of bees used for honey production in Turkiye offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these remarkable insects. Through her compelling visuals, Havva asks us to consider bees in a new light–not just from the lens of the precious food source they produce.
Avian Flu in the Era of Big Ag

Avian Flu in the Era of Big Ag

Animal photojournalist, Jo-Anne McArthur and human rights and global public health physician, Hope Ferdowsian explore avian flu in the era of big ag.
Documenting Grasshopper Catching and Cricket Farming in Indonesia

Documenting Grasshopper Catching and Cricket Farming in Indonesia

We Animals photojournalist Resha Juhari recently explored and documented the practices of grasshopper catching and cricket farming in Indonesia.

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.

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.

Rodeos in North America

Explore visuals from our documentation of animals being abused in North America's rodeos, which include cruel events such as bull and bronco riding, calf-roping, and chuckwagon racing.

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 new Food and Drink gallery for images and videos of mouth-watering plantbased dishes and products to inspire the future of food.

Announcements

We Animals: Exposing the Animals Within

A fresh look, a return to our original name, and a renewed focus and commitment to advocating for animals through photojournalism.

We are excited to unveil our brand evolution!

This rebrand reflects our journey and growth, but one thing remains unchanged: our dedication to exposing the hidden lives of animals and advocating for their welfare and rights.

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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News and Updates

Announcing Our 2024 Animal Photojournalism Fellows

Announcing Our 2024 Animal Photojournalism Fellows

Announcing Our 2024 Animal Photojournalism Fellows

Announcing Our 2024 Animal Photojournalism Fellows

Our Top 10 Images For World Day For Laboratory Animals

Our Top 10 Images For World Day For Laboratory Animals