7.8K views · 188 reactions | Dolphins are renowned for being some of the most playful animals on the planet, and this pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins from the Bahamas certainly live up to their reputation. Youngsters play high-speed games of chase, while the adults prefer something more sophisticated; collaborative group games of catch the seaweed. Learn about how animals across the world tonight at 8 PM in Animals at Play. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

53K views · 1.3K reactions | From vulnerable geckos to venomous Komodo dragons, these moments from ‘Dragon Island,’ ‘Miami Wild,’ ‘Into The Wild India,’ ‘Wild Castles,’ and ‘Crazy Monster’ capture lizards as both predator and prey. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

13K views · 241 reactions | Did you know? The Colosseum had an intricate system of elevators and trap doors. The 36 trap doors allowed animals and gladiators to make dramatic (and deadly) entrances. Get the facts tonight at 10PM on Eight Days That Made Rome: The Colosseum’s Grand Opening, hosted by historian Bettany Hughes. https://bit.ly/3kkru0o | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook