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The protocol involving Flying Squirrels and Australian Sugar Gliders does not have a rational for involving animals and the appropriateness of the species and numbers of animals to be used. The protocol lists both the species and proposed numbers but does not provide any justification as to why those numbers were proposed or why the species were chosen. To comply with the Animal Welfare regulations and to help ensure appropriate numbers of animals are used, all animal use protocols must contain a rationale for the appropriateness of the number of animals to be used. Correct by ensuring all IACUC approved animal activities comply with the above requirement. Correct by August 25, 2017 No covered species present at the time of the inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the Research Compliance Specialist.