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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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Gold Standard

Gold Standard

Gold Standard Turned to Rust: To mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories, we teamed up with the New England Anti-Vivisection Society (NEAVS) to create a series of short films portraying the impact of weak laws on animals suffering in the name of science and the new alternatives that might hold the key to ending animal testing for good.
The Farm In My Backyard

The Farm In My Backyard

In many countries around the world, markets for fur are closing down as demand wanes. But in the tiny Canadian province of Nova Scotia, the government is putting its own citizens' wellbeing second to this controversial industry, doubling down on its support for the fur industry despite its devastating impacts on the environment, animals, and the local residents pleading for change.
The Rhythm

The Rhythm

This is a film about rabbits, but it is also not a film about rabbits; really, this is a film about the cold, mechanical rationale of the kill line.
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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, providing 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.

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Announcing HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene

Announcing HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene

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