Ragoo Rao (76), Ethologist and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram 3rd Cross, Mysuru, passed away on Thursday night, following a brief illness. He used to occasionally write articles on birds in Star of Mysore.

He leaves behind his wife Rajeshwari Rao, four daughters and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites took place at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam today, after the arrival of his daughters from the US, according to family sources.