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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Meet the Victorian gentleman who could not face sitting next to smelly commuters on the bus - so he dodges danger to go to work on a penny farthing .
Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .
An intrepid photographer travelled to the abandoned ghost town of Bodie in northern California to capture the historic buildings that are trapped in time .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .