The animal is believed to represent not only a new species of rodent but also the first mammal family to be discovered in 30 years. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/05/0516_050516_new_rodent.html. Includes picture: http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/may2005/2005-05-12-05.asp.
A nosebleed happens when one of the blood vessels in the lining of the nose bursts. Nosebleeds may be caused by infection, injury, allergic reaction, nose picking or an object being pushed into the nostril. Another name for nosebleed is epistaxis. Bleeding from the nose is common in children and is usually not serious. Seek medical attention if nosebleeds are severe, frequent or prolonged.
The nose is an extremely vascular structure--it has many blood vessels. Nosebleed occurs when there is a rupture of one or more of the vessels. Of the many potential causes of this hemorrhage, physical trauma to the sensitive blood vessels and other tissues of the inside of the nose is by far the most common. This is usually due to vigorous nose rubbing, blowing or picking. Injury from the outsideis an obvious cause of a nosebleed.