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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 35,000+ photos and video clips of animal issues around the globe. Non-commercial (free) and commercial licensing available.

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2024 Annual Report

Behind the Label: An Investigation into Italy’s Buffalo Mozzarella Industry

Our in-depth investigation into the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP industry in Italy reveals a stark contrast between the idyllic image often portrayed by its marketing and the troubling realities of its production.

Learn more about our investigation findings.

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Your monthly donation will support our work to document the stories of animals used for human purposes and connect those stories to the individuals, organizations and media who can amplify their reach.

Jaime and Ian cuddle in the barn. Farm Sanctuary, USA, 2023. Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals

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Helping animals and shifting cultures in 2024.

In 2024, We Animals’ collective commitment to animal advocacy made significant strides forward. The past year was marked by a period of evolution, growth, and impact for our organization.

Read our 2024 Annual Report for the latest progress update.

Libuska, a rescued hen suffering from yolk peritonitis, waits with her rescuer in a treatment room while veterinarian Dr. Kristyna Pokrupova determines a course of treatment. Veterinary Clinic ExoCare, Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia, 2024. Lukas Vin

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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.

Heat, Confinement and Disease: The Reality Behind California’s Dairy Farms

November 11, 2024 | Global Health Issues, Our Food Systems

California is home to over 1.7 million dairy cows and produces 18% of the United States’ dairy supply. In July 2023, We Animals photojournalist Aitor Garmendia accompanied Animal Outlook to document industrial dairy farms across the state.

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Hope for Jakarta’s Carriage Horses

October 21, 2024 | Compassion and Change

Meet the dedicated team at Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), which is working tirelessly to improve the lives of Jakarta's ex-carriage horses and other animals in Indonesia. Our photojournalist, Resha Juhari, visited JAAN earlier this year to document their determined efforts.

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Documenting Horse Meat Production in Indonesia

September 26, 2024 | Our Food Systems

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.

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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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Italy's Buffalo Mozzarella Industry

In our recent in-depth investigation, We Animals photojournalists Raffaele Petralla and Arianna Fraccon uncovered the hidden costs of Mozzarella di Bufala. Explore these visuals.

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Farmed Animals in Central Asia

Explore visuals from our 2024 Fellow Bogna Wiltowska's documentation of farmed animal stories in Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan) – regions experiencing gradual industrialization of animal agriculture that remain under-researched from an animal advocacy standpoint.

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Animal Research in Mexico

In collaboration with Te Protejo, Jo-Anne McArthur documented inside an animal breeding facility that supplies rats and mice for biomedical research. Explore these compelling visuals.

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