Unclean animal

This article presents religious views on unclean animals. For discussion in relation to specific animals and food, see Food and drink prohibitions.

In Abrahamic religions, an unclean animal is an animal whose consumption or handling is taboo. According to these religions, people who handle such animals may need to ritually purify themselves to get rid of their uncleanliness.

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