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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .