Why experts are doubting legitimacy of viral video of black panther spotted near Ballarat

A video has gone viral of a large black “panther” spotted near Ballarat, but researchers have been quick to doubt the legitimacy of the video.

Research at Big Cats Victoria, Simon Townsend, says the cat in the video doesn’t look like a panther.

“There’s no reason to really think it’s a black leopard at all,” he told Tom Elliott.

Press PLAY to hear his thoughts + whether he thinks there are big cats in Victoria

Image: Facebook