Wildlife Acronym Flashcards
An interactive learning tool built for wildlife rehabilitators and volunteers at the Toronto Wildlife Centre. Master the four-letter species acronyms used in daily operations — from common backyard birds to rare migratory species.
Features
- 260+ species organized across 4 difficulty tiers
- Spaced repetition — cards you miss appear more frequently
- Adaptive difficulty — new tiers unlock as you master existing ones
- Species images loaded dynamically from Wikipedia
- Conservation status badges for each species
- Keyboard shortcuts for fast studying
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How It Works
The game uses a weighted card selection system. When you get a card wrong, its weight increases so it shows up more often. As you demonstrate mastery of Tier 1 species (the most common ones like American Robin, Blue Jay, and Eastern Grey Squirrel), harder tiers are gradually unlocked.
Controls
| Action | Mouse | Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Flip card | Click the card | Space / Enter |
| Mark correct | ✓ button | → Arrow / C |
| Mark incorrect | ✗ button | ← Arrow / X |