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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .