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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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Buffalo Racing: A Closer Look at India’s Controversial Sport

Buffalo Racing: A Closer Look at India’s Controversial Sport

Every year from November through March, buffalo are raced along watery tracks in coastal Karnataka, India. Yoked in pairs and whipped by a bamboo cane in 30+°C degree heat, they sprint for the entertainment of large, shouting crowds and for the boasting rights of their owners.
Behind the Scenes of Canada’s Dog-Sledding Tourism

Behind the Scenes of Canada’s Dog-Sledding Tourism

Last winter and again in spring, our team documented dog-sledding facilities in Quebec, Canada. While operators promote images of happy, energetic dogs eager to run, what our team documented told a different story.
Inside Bali’s Unregulated Pig Slaughterhouses

Inside Bali’s Unregulated Pig Slaughterhouses

During a We Animals field investigation across Bali’s Badung regency, photojournalists Resha Juhari and Muhammad Fajri visited eight small slaughterhouses on two separate occasions. They documented conditions and practices inside facilities that appear to operate with little oversight, raising concerns about animal welfare, worker safety, and public health.
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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

Announcing Our 2026 Senior Animal Photojournalism Fellow

Announcing Our 2026 Senior Animal Photojournalism Fellow

Announcing Our 2026 Animal Photojournalism Fellow

Announcing Our 2026 Animal Photojournalism Fellow

Lighting the Spark: Our Theory of Change & 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

Lighting the Spark: Our Theory of Change & 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

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