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 longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .