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 RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .