You read that correctly! DreamWorks’ famous and most popular (wacky and wild) animated royal – King Julien XIII is very excited for the birth of his heirs! I am more than certain that he won’t let this go to his head! 😉 Lemurs are one of the most endangered animals in the world and this endangered population has just expanded by two! Twin baby lemurs were born at the Duke Lemur Center, both named Princess Julien after Madagascar’s most famous and royal lemur, King Julien. Check out the annoucement below:
Two New Baby Ring-Tailed Lemurs Named
Princess Julien and … Princess Julien
In a Milestone for the Planet’s Most Threatened Group of Mammals, the Duke Lemur Center Welcomes Two Baby Ring-Tailed Lemurs – Both Named in Honor of (and Deference to) King Julien XIII
DURHAM, N.C. (June 3, 2015) – The world’s critically endangered lemur population has just expanded by two: twin baby ring-tailed lemurs born at the Duke Lemur Center, both named Princess Julien after Madagascar’s most famous royal lemur, King Julien.
Princess Julien and her sister Princess Julien were born on May 4, but their birth was announced today following a month of careful monitoring. The announcement was jointly made by Duke Lemur Center and by King Julien XIII, star of the Netflix original series All Hail King Julien from DreamWorks Animation.
In an upset worthy of the tabloids, King Julien was shocked by the news that his heir apparent was not a boy – as he had anticipated following a prediction by his psychic adviser, Masikura the chameleon – but that his royal lineage would be secured with the birth of two females. Nonetheless, Julien was elated and decreed that both infant lemurs would be named Princess Julien.
“I can’t believe they’re making more of me! This is so awesome!” said King Julien, speaking from his royal throne atop the Baobab Tree in Madagascar. “My first royal duty will be to teach Princess Julien and Princess Julien how to shake their booties and party in the most regal of ways.”
At birth, the first Princess Julien weighed 59 grams, while the second Princess Julien weighed 48 grams. Both Princesses Julien were approximately 4 inches long.
Following a thorough check-up by researchers at the Duke Lemur Center, both Princesses Julien were healthy and clinging tightly to their mother, Sophia. Father Randy and grandmother Cloris have all been united as a family and are looking forward to meeting their namesake King Julien XIII.
“Male or female, every lemur baby born is incredibly important,” said Janice Kalin of the Duke Lemur Center, the world’s largest lemur research facility. “Lemurs have recently been classified as the world’s most threatened mammal group. Every time we can add one – or two – more to their ranks, it helps to stabilize the genetic diversity of these fascinating primates.”
Fans of King Julien can get regular updates about the growth and development of Princess Julien and Princess Julien by visiting the King Julien Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KingJulien or the Duke Lemur Center Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DukeLemurCenter.
An official naming ceremony for Princess Julien and Princess Julien will be held at the Duke Lemur Center on June 20, which will be presided over by the star of All Hail King Julien. This will be the first opportunity for the public to meet the Princesses; they’ll also be able to greet King Julien himself. For more information visit
The series is a hilariously off-the-wall animated comedy that follows the exploits of King Julien and his royal subjects, including his beleaguered adviser Maurice; his head of special-ops, Clover; and his most adoring subject, Mort.
“Every day, visitors to the Duke Lemur Center ask us to show them which lemur is King Julien – and now we really can,” added Kalin, who said that the Center’s primary mission is to protect the world’s lemur population.
The Duke Lemur Center is the world’s largest and most diverse collection of lemurs – Earth’s most threatened group of mammals – outside of Madagascar. The Duke Lemur Center advances science, scholarship and biological conservation through interdisciplinary research, community-based conservation and public outreach. By engaging scientists, students and the public in new discoveries and global awareness, the Center promotes a deeper appreciation of biodiversity and an understanding of the power of scientific discovery.
To learn more about the Duke Lemur Center and its activities, visit www.lemur.duke.edu. Episodes of All Hail King Julien can be found on Netflix at www.netflix.com/KingJulien.
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courtney b says
wow who knew they would be SO cute 🙂
I want one! Are these available for keeping? lol they probably just live in Africa maybe?
Thanks for sharing! not sure if I’ve ever seen one of these!
Rita says
They are super cute and I’m not sure if you can have a lemur as a pet.
Natalie says
I didn’t realize these were on netflix. I think my kids will love it and we will for sure be watching. Thanks!
Rita says
I bet your kids will love it as much as mine do. Well and my mother for that matter!
Janelle K. says
My kids will love this! We will definitely be watching…so cute!
Rita says
They are cute and I am sure that your kids will love it.
Dandi D says
This looks so entertaining and I will have to check it out!
Rita says
It is very entertaining and I am sure that you will love it.
Dawn Monroe says
The new twins are adorable! Why the exact same name though? Oh well they are still cute.
Rita says
Not sure why the same name but you are correct they are cute!
Sarah Hayes says
This is so cool! They are almost cute too lol. I love seeing excitement over helping endangered species and when they increase their numbers even if its just by two.
Rita says
It is amazing when those species increase and hopefully this particular one will continue to grow.
Nicole Dziedzic says
We love King Julien on Netflix! The kids have watched these episodes so many times, very fun, and hilarious; yes! Very cute lemurs!
Michelle S says
I had no idea that they were endangered! What an awesome event – twins – makes them especially precious!