M. Eric Ramanujam has been a wildlife illustrator and owl researcher for nearly two decades. Since 1997 he has been involved in full time conservation and has undertaken wildlife surveys in the Kazhuveli region and Adyar wetland complex. His main sphere of interest is the natural history of the Indian Eagle Owl Bubo bengalensis. He heads the design and art studios in Pitchandikulam.

Selected articles include:

• Notes from a Bubophile, Sanctuary Asia
• A preliminary report on the development of young Indian Eagle Owl: Bubo bengalensis
• Wildlife art and illustration: some experiments in Auroville, India