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Wildlife photography’s dirty little secret

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Briefings

A Mongabay article reports on the 'photography game farm' industry, where photographers create staged wildlife images for sale. The author, @MelissaGroo, advocates against this practice due to concerns about animal welfare and the potential for misleading viewers about natural behaviors.

Key points

• Photography game farms are captive facilities where photographers create staged wildlife photographs for sale to stock sites and magazines.
• Critics argue these images may give viewers a false impression of wild animal behavior because audiences are unaware the images are staged.

Context

The article originates from Mongabay and highlights growing concerns regarding animal welfare and the authenticity of wildlife photography.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the article's text, which does not provide specific dates, numbers, or names of other photographers or facilities involved in the industry.

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