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.
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A talented artist has created artwork with a KICKIN' twist by painting on his pregnant wife's bump .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .