survival

A dog learns to sit on command, a person hears and eventually tunes out the hum of a washing machine while reading … The capacity to learn and adapt is central to evolution and, indeed, survival.

It has been almost 20 years since hunting foxes with dogs was banned, but Mr John says he still finds himself in a "fight for survival" to keep elements of the sport he loves alive.

In addition, progression-free survival was extended from four months to six months.

Recipients of these programs experience increased food, housing and medical security, but also the mental health benefits of alleviated anxiety about their survival.

He told them: “I know that it's bad, but I just call it survival of the fittest”