mountain rabbit; mountain hare
Refers to wild rabbits or hares living in mountainous areas. In Japanese contexts, often specifically the Japanese hare (Lepus brachyurus), but can be used generally.
The mountain hare left tracks in the snow.
Mountain rabbits are often seen around here.
A native compound of 山 “mountain” and 兎 “rabbit, hare,” denoting a mountain-dwelling hare or rabbit.