The Iberian pig has dark skin and long, slender legs. The genetic trait of this breed is a fat infiltration of the muscle tissue, the key to the unmistakeable flavour and texture of Iberian hams.
The traditional habitat of the Iberian pig is the dehesa pastureland, one of the best preserved ecosystems in Europe, where the Iberian pigs live together with wild species as deer, wild boars, rabbits, hares, wild cats, imperial eagles, black vultures, cranes, and lizards.
