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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.

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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.

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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

Documenting Horse Meat Production in Indonesia

Our complex relationship with horses spans continents and cultures, highlighting the connection between our uses of these highly sensitive animals. Photojournalist Muhammad Fajri recently documented horse meat production in Indonesia.
Frontline Heroes: The Brave Mission to Rescue Animals in Ukraine

Frontline Heroes: The Brave Mission to Rescue Animals in Ukraine

We Animals contributing photographer Anzhelika Kozachenko accompanied UAnimals, a Ukrainian environmental and animal protection charity, to document the team’s rescue operations across several regions on the frontlines of Russia’s occupation.
Life was on our side: The hens who got a second chance

Life was on our side: The hens who got a second chance

A recent large-scale rescue operation in Oregon, US involved numerous individuals and sanctuaries with one shared goal – to save as many birds as possible from further exploitation or slaughter. Animal photojournalist Diana Hulet shares the full story with us.

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

To celebrate Women's History Month, We Animals is putting the focus on the dedicated work of women around the globe who are leading the charge for animals with a camera in hand.

Microplastics in Fish

Explore visuals from Resha Juhari's documentation of plastic pollution at Sukaraja Beach in Indonesia, and its negative impacts on marine life, the environment, and coastal residents’ health.

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.

News and Updates

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

Our Top 10 Images For Earth Day

Our Top 10 Images For Earth Day