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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .