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.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A mum-of-one was left looking like a ‘monster’ after suffering a horrific allergic reaction to hair dye while pregnant .
A woman has been left scarred for life after a botched eye lift burnt her eyelids .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .