puss

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Here are four things to know about the purr-fect puss who over the years has charmed his way into the hearts of some of the world's top politicians.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

The puss caterpillars can be found in southern states, ranging through most of Texas and northward into Maryland and Missouri.

From Fox News • Oct. 12, 2020

The Virginia Department of Forestry said it had received reports of hairy-looking puss caterpillars in eastern Virginia.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2020

This black puss, from Brightlingsea in Essex, is doing his best to stop owner Andy Clarke from working at home as an IT company director.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2020

It was in a sort of fury, with its eyes savage, and all its hairs bristling out like a cat’s tail when puss is on the war-path.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker