An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model. Pretty Taylor Crisp, 19, from Leicester, was born with femur fibula ulna syndrome, which left her with a shortened femur on her right leg, no kneecap or ankle and a missing toe. After contracting an infection in her right leg, Taylor was forced to choose between life in a wheelchair or amputation.
Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .
Meet the sisters who have both been diagnosed with a one in 3 .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A mum-of-one has revealed how her one-year-old daughter suffered second and third degree burns to 22% of her body after pouring boiling water over herself .
A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .