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 of lower end nose bleeds. The most common cause of nose bleeds is trauma such as a blow, smack, or sometimes just picking the nose. Dryness inside of the nose can also cause bleeding; in addition, high altitudes, colds, allergies and medications are all responsible for nose bleeds. Treatment of lower end nose bleeds.
There are many different things which can cause a bloody nose or blood-streaked nasal mucous. In a child, a pediatrician is the best physician to make an initial assessment and determine whether other physicians such as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors should become involved. The skin lining the nasal passages is very thin and delicate which is what makes it prone to bleeding with even minor irritation. Irritating factors can include cold/dry weather; seasonal or environmental allergies; or an infection that causes typical upper respiratory 'cold' symptoms. Some other common causes of bleeding from the nose include trauma or a foreign body (in a child, most often related to nose-picking).