In what can be described as a rare sighting, the Wildlife Research Division of the Vivek PARC Foundation recorded the presence of the elusive Indian mouse deer (Moschiola indica) during a field visit at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) in Vasai. It was spotted and recorded by Field Ecologist Rovhin Todankar during a field visit.

The Indian mouse deer is the smallest deer species found in India. It is a nocturnal and extremely shy animal, typically inhabiting semi-evergreen, moist evergreen, and tropical deciduous forests. Because of its elusive nature and preference for dense forest habitats away from human settlements, sightings of this species in the wild are exceedingly rare.