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.
When personal trainer, Victoria Spence dreamt of achieving a thigh gap, she didn't realise her obsession would leave her body gripped by anorexia .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
When Louise Steen walked down the aisle, she imagined a perfect future with her older hubby – but her life would soon become a living hell .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
An adorable young fallow deer peers over its shoulder and is greeted by a cheeky jackdaw crow sitting on its back .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .