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.
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .