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.

<p>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.</p>

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