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.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .