Zebras are a highly-developed species of sapient, four-legged ungulate mammals. They are distinguishable by the unique black-and-white stripes that adorn their coats and the glyph-like Cutie Mark that adorns their haunch.

Zebras are one of the most influential species in history, and, at the apex of their civilization's existence, had established a powerful industrialized empire.

Zebras were the first to master the technology behind stealth gemstones. Coupled with a history of martial prowess, they were remarkably effective at non-conventional warfare. Zebra operatives were able to get close enough to both Celestia and Rarity to attempt assassination, though were foiled in both attempts.