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Wildlife Photographers Demand Ethics Over Staged Game Farm Images

8/31/2025

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Wildlife photographers express ethical concerns over staged images from game farms, arguing they misrepresent animal behavior.
Photographer Tom Mangelsen criticizes these practices, highlighting poor conditions for captive animals.
Filmmakers are shifting from live animal actors to CGI, decreasing demand for game farms.
Some game farms continue to operate with weak regulations, resulting in persistent animal welfare violations.

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Story summary

Wildlife photographers express ethical concerns over staged images from game farms, arguing they misrepresent animal behavior.
Photographer Tom Mangelsen criticizes these practices, highlighting poor conditions for captive animals.
Filmmakers are shifting from live animal actors to CGI, decreasing demand for game farms.
Some game farms continue to operate with weak regulations, resulting in persistent animal welfare violations.