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.
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .