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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.
Our stock site offers 30,000+ photos and video clips of animal issues around the globe. Non-commercial (free) and commercial licensing available.
Announcements
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Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact. Become a We Animals Ally today.
Explore Our Photography Books
Our books are collections of our most evocative and uncompromising photographs, exposing the true relationship between humans and animals.
By buying our books you directly support We Animals’ continued animal photojournalism.
ICYMI: Our 2024 Year-in-Review
Like you, we envision a world where animals live free from human harm.
It’s our job to capture stories that empower people and organizations to educate, campaign, change laws, and create the cultural shifts that lead to the compassionate world we all seek.
Watch our Year-in-Review video for a look at the animals we met and the stories we uncovered in 2024.
Recent Work
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.

Documenting Horse Meat Production in Indonesia

Frontline Heroes: The Brave Mission to Rescue Animals in Ukraine

Life was on our side: The hens who got a second chance
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.
Celebrating Women in Animal Photojournalism
Microplastics in Fish
Vets Helping Farmed Animals
Explore our collection of visuals highlighting the work of vets helping farmed animals in Czechia. Lukas Vincour's documentation pulls back the curtain on a world few ever see—the dedicated work of those caring for farmed animals after the rescue.
The Future of Food
Explore our Future of Food gallery for images and videos of mouth-watering plantbased dishes and products that inspire compassionate choices.