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.
In addition to captive breeding, another approach involves relocating a species to create a "backup" population, guaranteeing its future existence. If a population is endangered in its native habitat, it can be translocated to a more stable setting.