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.
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .