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.
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SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
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Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .