Most species in this family sever the spinal chord of their prey with their canines. Species in this family have rounded heads and short muzzles. They have excellent eyesight and hearing and a good sense of smell. The big cats in this family, like the lion, tiger, jaguar and leopard, can roar, but they can not purr.
In Mexicos cities and large towns, Mexicans wear clothing similar to that worn in the United States. The villagers clothes, however, are very simple and practical. Village men usually wear plain cotton shirts and pants with leather sandals called huaraches. The village women wear blouses and long, full skirts. They usually go barefoot. They use shawls, which are called rebozos, to cover their heads.
Coat of arms of Mexico. The current coat of arms of Mexico (Spanish: Escudo Nacional de MÃ©xico, literally national shield of Mexico) has been an important symbol of Mexican politics and culture for centuries. The coat of arms depicts a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake.