- The official presence of the Indian Peafowl has been recorded for the first time in Assam's Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve. The bird's presence in the park area was confirmed on September 28, 2026.
- Prior to this, there had been reports of sightings of the bird near the Raumari and Hajaribag anti-poaching camps.
- The first photographic confirmation of the Indian Peafowl was made by wildlife photographer Najib Ahmed and cinematographer Chandan Saikia.
- On September 29, Assam's Environment and Forest Minister, Jayanta Malla Baruah, also acknowledged this record, describing it as a significant achievement for both Orang and the state's biodiversity.
- Previously, there was no official or confirmed record of the Indian Peafowl's presence in Orang National Park. This new record confirms the addition of another species to the park's rich biodiversity.
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