page_title: Unclean animal
section_title: Explicit list
hierarchical_section_title: Unclean animal / Judaism / Explicit list
caption_attribution_description: Portrait of a Lama
context_page_description: In some religions, an unclean animal is an animal whose consumption or handling is taboo. According to these religions, persons who handle such animals may need to ritually purify themselves to get rid of their uncleanliness.
context_section_description: The following animals are considered to be impure according to Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, based on Rashi's identification:
  Bat
  Camel
  Chameleon
  Coney (hyrax)
  Cormorant
  Cuckow (cuckoo)
  Eagle
  Ferret
  Frog
  Gier eagle
  Glede
  Great owl
  Hare
  Hawk
  Heron
  Kite
  Lapwing
  Little owl
  Lizard
  Mole
  Mouse
  Night hawk
  Osprey
  Ossifrage
  Owl
  Pelican
  Pig
  Raven
  Snail
  Stork
  Swine
  Tortoise
  Vulture
  Weasel
caption: Camel
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