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.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
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These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
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From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
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LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
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