Bringing visibility to hidden animals
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As the world’s leading animal photojournalism agency, We Animals Media documents how animals are used for human purposes. We work with NGOs, media and advocates to tell animal stories and make change. Learn more about our mission.
Our stock platform offers 20,000+ photos and video clips of animal issues around the globe. Non-commercial (free) and commercial licensing available.
FEATURED ASSIGNMENTS
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, and see examples of our partnerships below.
The Rise of Industrial Animal Farming in Africa
In late 2022 we visited sub-Saharan Africa in collaboration with an African not-for-profit organization to investigate the growth of industrial animal farming in the region.
Assignment: Inside Vermont’s Dairy Industry
On assignment for The Guardian, Jo-Anne McArthur joined Jason Bolalek, Founder of Destination Liberation in Vermont, USA, to document a calf rescue and the reason why so many calves are being shot.
Investigation: Fish Farming in Indonesia
An investigation conducted by Act for Farmed Animals and We Animals Media has revealed for the first time how tilapia, catfish and milkfish are farmed, killed and sold in Indonesia.
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Visit our stock platform to explore the latest content in our growing collection of 20,000+ high-quality visuals of animal issues around the globe.
Featured Galleries
A We Animals Media series about the growth of animal agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. Explore these visuals.
Factory Farming in Africa
Foam Culling in Israel
Oikeutta eläimille has documented mink and fox fur farming, including the recent cull of animals inside farms infected with H5N1.
Fur farming & culls in Finland
S. Chakrabarti documented conditions for hens inside egg farms during the summer heatwaves. More visuals coming soon.
Egg-laying Hens in India
HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene
We Animals Media’s publication, HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene (2020) is an unflinching book of photography documenting our relationship with non-human animals in the 21st century.
Learn more about this award-winning book, its 40+ contributing photojournalists and the latest exhibition updates.
NEWS AND UPDATES
See our latest work, interviews and events. View all News and Updates.
Death by Heat Exhaustion: Inside India’s Poultry Farms
S. Chakrabarti documented conditions inside India’s poultry farms during the summer heatwaves, which have been increasing in frequency over the past few years. During these periods, death due to heat exhaustion is a regular occurrence for birds inside farms.
Meet The Team: Liisa MacGowan – Metadata Manager
Meet some of the wonderful individuals behind We Animals Media (WAM) in our ‘Meet the Team’ Q&A series. Each month throughout 2023 we’ll be publishing a new behind-the-scenes feature for you to learn about the folks at WAM. This month we spoke with our Metadata Manager, Liisa MacGowan.
New Report Explores the Role of Factory Farming in the Spread of Avian Influenza
This week, Compassion in World Farming released a detailed report on the spread of bird flu around the globe and the role that industrial animal farming plays. With compelling visuals and insights from WAM photojournalists throughout, this report takes a deep dive into the hard-hitting facts of our food systems contribution to zoonotic disease risk and spread.
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