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.
A broken or fractured nose is an injury to the upper part, or bridge, of the nose. Common causes of a broken nose are trauma caused by fights, sports, falls, and accidents. Symptoms of a fractured nose can include: Tenderness, swelling, and bruising on and around the nose and eyes; Bleeding from the nostrils; Deformity to the bridge of the nose (crookedness) Pain and difficulty when breathing; Mucus discharge from the nostrils