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.
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
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LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .