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.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .