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.
Causes and Remedies. The chief cause of anterior nosebleeds is dry air. A dry climate or heated indoor air irritates and dries out nasal membranes, causing crusts that may itch and then bleed when scratched or picked. Common colds also can irritate the lining of the nose, with bleeding following repeated nose-blowing.
Causes of Nosebleeds in Adults. Nosebleeds may occur as a result of physical trauma or inherited bleeding disorders. A nosebleed, medically referred to as epistaxis, occurs when the nose hemorrhages and releases blood through the nostrils. Most nosebleeds originate from the nasal septum, but some can come from deeper in the nose.