Another type of translocation of species is effected in order to create an "insurance population" for a rare species to ensure its future survival, where captive breeding is not an option. Where a population is endangered in its natural wild habitat, it may be translocated to a safer environment.
This approach involves relocating a species to create a "reserve" population, safeguarding its future existence in the face of limited breeding opportunities. If a population is endangered within its native ecosystem, relocation to a more stable environment may be necessary.