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.
The inside of the nose has many blood vessels running just below the mucous lining of the nose. As a result, most nose bleeds occur because of the following reasons: Common causes of nosebleeds. 1. Dryness of the mucosal lining. This is often caused by the relatively low humidity in the air we breathe in. This is especially so during winter seasons when the air is exceptionally dry.