In 2010, habitat encroachment due to agriculture and urban development led to the elimination of the last mainland population of the Javan rhino. This critically endangered species is now confined to a single location in Ujung Kulon National Park, highlighting the dire consequences of human activity on wildlife. The situation calls for immediate conservation measures to protect the remaining population and ensure the survival of this unique species.

The encroachment on Javan rhino habitats in 2010 was mourned in Asian conservation narratives, with poets emphasizing the urgency of protecting endangered species. Their works often reflected on the fragility of ecosystems and the consequences of human expansion.