India, Feb. 8 -- A video of an English Mastiff, disguised as a lion and standing on the bonnet of a moving jeep, has taken social media by storm. The dog, a member of the British Mastiff breed, left bystanders in Visakhapatnam stunned as they initially mistook it for a real lion.

The viral clip, shared on Instagram by Ishak Madeena Vali Sinka, has already amassed over 18 million views. In the footage, the dog can be seen perching on the jeep's front while its owner holds onto its leash from the driver's seat. The unusual sight had pedestrians and motorists doing double takes, with some momentarily believing a lion was roaming the streets.

As reality dawned, shock quickly turned into excitement. A crowd gathered, whipping out their phone...