What animal is HOOT about a burrowing owl a dolphin. Who is the Author of HOOT? Carl Hiasan Karen Hesse. What is the setting of HOOT? Florida A cay off of Cuba. What is causing many animals to become endangered? urban expansion too much food. What does extinct mean? There are a few of a species left alive. When a species has no surviving members. What are all of Carl Hiasan's books about? strange animals Environmental issues.