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Nigeria's trail-blazing giant snails
Global demand for giant African land snails is growing. Measuring up to 25cm in length and 700g in weight, some are kept as pets, while others are used for cosmetics and food.
Farmers in Nigeria are taking full advantage of their popularity.
Africa Business Report visited a snail farm just outside Lagos to meet these creatures and learn more about them.
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