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 hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A miracle baby has overcome a one-in-five-million brain condition – after a blob of glue saved his life .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .