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.
Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .
A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .
Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A talented artist has created artwork with a KICKIN' twist by painting on his pregnant wife's bump .
A woman who was cyberstalked before being shot and paralysed by her ex-husband is campaigning to raise awareness for stalking victims .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Brave Amy, 18, has waived her anonymity to tell how she jailed rapist Philip Sims-Neighbour, 37, of Hylton Road, Worcester .
A mother is living in fear after the stalker she holds responsible for her daughter's death is back on the streets, after serving just one year in prison .