# The Jabizri explained — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle > Chapter companion for The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. ## What happens Doctor Dolittle and his companions journey into the mountains of Spider Monkey Island, where the Doctor captures a rare Jabizri beetle. Tied to the beetle's leg is a tiny leaf inscribed with picture-writing in dried blood. The Doctor deciphers it as a desperate plea for help from the missing naturalist Long Arrow, who is trapped in a cave with his party. The final picture of a hawk's head-shaped mountain gives them a clue to his location, and they set off immediately to rescue him. ## Themes in this chapter ### Adventure and Exploration The group treks through unknown jungle and mountains, driven by the mystery of the beetle's message and the quest to find Long Arrow. ### Communication with Animals The Doctor wishes he could speak beetle language to learn where the Jabizri came from, highlighting his unique bond with animals. ### Education and Curiosity The Doctor's scientific curiosity leads him to examine the beetle closely, decipher the picture-letter, and apply deductive reasoning to locate Long Arrow. ## Character check-ins ### Doctor Dolittle Captures the Jabizri beetle, deciphers the picture-letter, and leads the rescue mission for Long Arrow. ### Tommy Stubbins Narrates the chapter, observes the Doctor's discovery, and asks questions about the letter. ### Polynesia Advises the group to avoid Indian paths and helps find food as a guide and jungle-hunter. ### Chee-Chee Assists Polynesia in foraging for fruits and nuts and serves as a guide through the jungle. ### Bumpo Kahbooboo Ordered by the Doctor to bring water and nuts for the rescue journey. ### Long Arrow The missing naturalist who sent the picture-letter via the Jabizri beetle, trapped in a cave and in dire need of rescue. ## Key lines > It's a letter,' he said—'a picture letter. All these little things put together mean a message—But why give a message to a beetle to carry—and to a Jabizri, the rarest beetle in the world?—What an extraordinary thing!' The Doctor explains that the markings form a picture-letter, but he is puzzled why someone would entrust such a rare beetle with a message. _Highlights the Doctor's analytical mind and the unusual nature of the discovery._ > Long Arrow! ' he cried, 'don't you see, Stubbins?—Why, of course! Only a naturalist would think of doing a thing like this: giving his letter to a beetle—not to a common beetle, but to the rarest of all, one that other naturalists would try to catch—Well, well! Long Arrow!—A picture-letter from Long Arrow.' The Doctor realizes the letter is from Long Arrow, who cleverly used a rare beetle to ensure the message would be found by a fellow naturalist. _Shows the Doctor's deductive reasoning and his admiration for Long Arrow's ingenuity._ > He sprang to his feet as he ended, snatched out a notebook and put the letter between the leaves. His hands were trembling with haste and agitation. 'Come on!' he cried—'up the mountain—all of you. There's not a moment to lose.' The Doctor urgently mobilizes the group to climb the mountain and rescue Long Arrow without delay. _Demonstrates the Doctor's compassion and sense of urgency in the face of danger._ ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-iv-vi-the-jabizri - Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se - All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters