Which animals and birds are considered Haram (forbidden) and which are Halal (permissible) to eat?

1. Animals that hunt with their teeth (carnivores) are Haram, such as the lion, tiger, leopard, wolf, hyena, jackal, dog, cat, and monkey. 2. Birds that hunt with their claws (birds of prey) are Haram, such as the eagle, falcon, hawk, and vulture. 3. Pests and insects are Haram, including the mouse, lizard, turtle, snake, scorpion, and frog. 4. Domestic donkeys and mules are also Haram. 5. Halal animals include the goat, sheep, cow, buffalo, deer, and rabbit. 6. Halal birds include the pigeon, sparrow, duck, partridge, and ostrich. 7. The horse is considered Makruh (disliked) by some but is better avoided. 8. All sea creatures except for fish are considered Haram according to the rulings provided in the text.