Unclean animals
The unclean animals refer to those listed in the book of Leviticus in the Bible. Many animals in the passage that are unclean have the characteristic of (but not limited to) having no divided hoofs (feet) and/or also do not chew the Christianity all the laws concerning clean and unclean animals are kept in the book of Letivitcus in the bible, it states all the characteristics of which are deemed clean and clean animals. Whilst, in Judaism, the Kashrut (Kosher) is the dietary law governing what can or cannot be consumed.
The Unclean animals
Bible
This contains a list of unclean animals that are specially mentioned from the Chapter 11 in the book of Leviticus (Old Testament) in the Bible. See the bible on Wikisource.
Camel Chameleon Coney Cuckow Eagle Ferret Hare Hawk Heron Lapwing Lizard Mole Osprey Ossifrage Owl Pelican Raven Stork Swan Swine¹ Weasel Vulture
Expanded list
This list contains animals that are not specially in the Bible, but from the characteristics mentioned in the passage (Letvicus 11:1-47) in the Bible is considered to be unclean.
Abalone Alligators Bear Cat Clam Crab Crayfish Dingo Dinosaur Dog Dolphins Donkey Eagle Echidna Eel Elephant Fox Gecko Gibbon Jellyfish Kangaroo Lion Lobster Monkey Mussel Ostrich Penguin Platypus Prawns Rat Scallop Seahorse Seal Shrimp Squid Snake Turtle Wallaby Whales Wombat
This is in addition to anything in the bible describes (see further reading) as an 'unclean animal' due to its physical features.
Notes
¹ Both Islam and Orthodox Judaism also forbid the eating of pork in any form, considering the animal as unclean.
See also
Further reading
- Leviticus Chapter 11 Verses 1-47
