Meet Nigeria’s ‘snake man’
By Reuters
06 September 2019 |
10:18 am
Veterinarian Mark Ofua runs a self-funded shelter in Lagos where he cares for the various animals he has rescued. Although it's his affinity for snakes that have piqued public curiosity, he's also taken in other wildlife.
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