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the environment and climate crisis

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global health issues

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 40,000+ photos and videos of animal issues around the globe. Non-commercial (free) and commercial licensing available.

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Five Years of HIDDEN

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We Animals is growing, and we’re excited to be hiring for three new roles!

Director of Marketing & Communications (Employed, full-time)
Photo & Video Editor (Contract, part-time)
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HIDDEN's Fifth Anniversary

To mark the fifth anniversary of HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene, we’re reflecting on the book’s impact and what has changed for animals since its publication.

Since November 2020, HIDDEN has garnered global recognition for its poignant depiction of animal lives. Explore the key highlights.

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

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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.

An Animal Photojournalist’s Reflections on the Los Angeles Wildfires & the Climate Crisis

January 24, 2025 | The Environment and Climate Crisis

Almost five years ago to the day, I stood in the charred remains of a eucalyptus plantation looking for survivors of the Australian wildfires. This sombre moment in history felt like the beginning of an unprecedented next chapter in the story of climate change. And indeed it was. Since then, fires have consumed vast stretches of the Amazon, Canada’s western provinces, and California.

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Serving up Progress in Tucson: Hannah Hernandez’ Vegan Night Market

January 21, 2025 | Compassion and Change

Food conjures up a special kind of magic. It tells a story, draws us together, and sparks connections. This magic has a new home at the Tucson Arizona Vegan Night Market, where the food represents not just a meal but the coming together of a diverse community of curious foodies: vegans and non-vegans alike.

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Fear, Determination, and Relief: My Night on a Fur Farm

December 2, 2024 | Our Fashion Industries

The only good thing about going to a fur farm is leaving the fur farm. Better yet if you’ve got an extra somebody with you. We came as six and left as seven. During a recent visit to Poland, Jo-Anne McArthur accompanied animal rights organization Anima International to document conditions for animals on a fur farm.

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Featured Stock 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.

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Freshwater Fishing & Hatcheries in Czechia

We Animals photojournalist Lukas Vincour documented Czechia's autumn pond harvests and Christmas carp tradition. Explore these visuals.

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Animal Farming in Brazil

In collaboration with World Animal Protection Brazil, We Animals photojournalist Vincenzo Ricci documented the hidden side of Brazil’s livestock industry. Explore these visuals.

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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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News and Updates

Meet The Team: Lisa Amerongen – Managing Director

July 8, 2024 | Meet the Team

Announcing Our 2024 Animal Photojournalism Fellows

June 27, 2024 | News

Announcing Our 2024 Animal Photojournalism Fellows

May 30, 2024 | News

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