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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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The Unseen Animals of Central Asia

We invite you to explore a compelling visual journey and witness the untold stories of the animals We Animals Fellow, Bogna Wiltowska, encountered while documenting in Central Asia.

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The Unseen Animals of Central Asia: A Photography Exhibit by Bogna Wiltowska

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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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Farmed Animals in Central Asia

We Animals Fellow, Bogna Wiltowska bore witness to the lives of farmed animals in a region where industrial agriculture is beginning to take hold. Explore visuals from Bogna's Fellowship project.

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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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Canada's Prison Farms

Jo-Anne McArthur gained rare access inside Canada's prison farms to document the stark realities. While prisons present these farms as vocational training, the visuals raise hard questions about whether public funds should support programs that force people and animals into cycles of captivity.

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