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==Symbol of Westarctica== | ==Symbol of Westarctica== | ||
The orca is the official whale of [[Westarctica]] and is used as supporters on the lesser [[National Symbols of Westarctica|coat of arms]]. Orcas were featured on the coin created for [[Sturge Island]] in 2012 | The orca is the official whale of [[Westarctica]] and is used as supporters on the lesser [[National Symbols of Westarctica|coat of arms]]. Orcas were featured on the coin created for [[Sturge Island]] in 2012. In 2019 the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]] was created as the new highest [[Orders of Westarctica|Westarctican knighthood]]. The orca was selected due to its depiction on the nation's Lesser Arms. They were additionally chosen due to their status as an apex predator, communal nature, and gentle disposition known for becoming aggressive when necessary. | ||
[[Category:Animals of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Animals of Westarctica]] | ||
[[Category:Whales]] | [[Category:Whales]] | ||