Each week, hundreds of thousands of chickens and ducks are transported to government-owned slaughterhouses in Taiwan, where they are killed for their meat. The birds arrive in tightly-packed cages; then they are weighed, sorted, and killed. Many end up for sale at vendor stalls at the wet market directly attached to the slaughterhouse.
This photo series provides a rare glimpse into these spaces and is part of We Animals Media's work exposing the stories of animals in Asia, a region of immense economic growth and consumption.
We Animals Media (WAM) brings visibility to hidden animals through compelling photo and videojournalism.
As the world’s leading animal photojournalism agency, it is our mission to document the stories of animals in the human environment — those used for food, fashion, entertainment, and experimentation — and to connect those stories to the individuals and organizations who can amplify their reach.
Our growing network of award-winning photographers and videographers extends throughout the world, capturing images from a broad and diverse spectrum of animal industries.
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Awards
2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year | People's Choice Award (Highly Commended)
2021 Big Picture Natural World Photography | Grand Prize Winner
2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards | Gold Medallist - 'Outstanding Book of the Year' (HIDDEN)
2020 Picture of the Year International | Photography Book of the Year (HIDDEN)
2020 Nature Photographer of the Year | Man & Nature Category (Winner)
2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year | People's Choice Award (Winner)
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