Zebra Yokai

**Zebra Yokai** are a variation of Equid Yokai who are known for their black and white striped fur.

## Physical Appearance

Zebra Yokai are anthropomorphic version of their Surface World counterpart. They have a black and white pattern in a form of stripes. Sometimes it can be reversed as some would have black fur with white stripes or even having tri-colors of black, white and gray. These yokai have mohawks as their natural hairstyle as well as having hooved legs and feet, a snout and somewhat pointed ears

## Description

Zebra Yokai live in the Savannah where they live in cohorts or in herds. They spend their days eating grass. They're born with stripes. The most common fur color is black and white. Each Zebra Yokai has a unique pattern in their fur. They're generally elegant and peaceful beings. But if provoked, they can become aggressive quickly and will use their powerful legs to kick anything and anyone who had made them angry. Because of this, they can protect themselves from Lion/Lioness Yokai, Leopard Yokai, Hyena Yokai, Cheetah Yokai and other predators

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Zebra Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Desert Adaptation
* Enhanced Endurance
* Enhanced Vision
* Equid Physiology
	+ Enhanced Hearing
	+ Enhanced Leap
	+ Enhanced Smell
	+ Enhanced Speed
	+ Enhanced Strength
	+ Expanded View
	+ Hoof Protrusion
	+ Powerful Bite
	+ Prey Instinct
* Night Vision

### Associations

* Animal Imitation
* Animal Morphing
* Equid Physiology
* Mammal Manipulation
	+ Equid Manipulation
* Mammal Transmutation
* Mammalian Physiology
	+ Ungulate Physiology

## Pop Culture

Zebras are one of the least animals to be used for any type of media. Blitzle and Zebstrika (Pokemon) are Electric-types who are based on zebras. Zecora (My Little Pony) is a pony-like zebra who speaks in rhyme. Marty (Madagascar Series) is a zebra who is one of the main characters of the three movies.

## Variations

### Equid Yokai

Zebras are equines are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. There are three extant species: the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), plains zebra (E. quagga), and the mountain zebra (E. zebra). Zebras share the genus Equus with horses and asses, the three groups being the only living members of the family Equidae.

## Life in the Hidden World

Zebra Yokai can work as potion makers and herbalists. They have opened up their own shops where they sell various potions and herbs for those who needs it. They use natural ingredients from the environment to make the potions. Sometimes using the herbs they have grown themselves as part of the ingredients. Due to them having mohawks as their natural hairstyle, some of them have become rockstars. Even forming a band with other yokai. These yokai are one of the most sociable species in the Hidden World and are generally peaceful. Just as long as they don't get angry and become aggressive that is...

## Symbolism

The zebra spiritual totem is a great symbol for freedom because of this trait. The zebra also sticks to its herd. This animal likes to be in a group, even if they are a group of individuals. This helps to symbolize community, protection, and family.