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.
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Bryanna Debinder, 20, from Pennsylvania in the USA, has lost 7 stone in order to impress her idol .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Red squirrels are well known for their intelligence and curiosity but when one snapper caught this furry little guy trying to take his own self-portrait he couldn't help but be taken aback .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
Two dogs who couldn't keep their paws off each other have been united in matrimonial bliss after their owners shelled out $10,000 on a lavish canine wedding ceremony .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .