Races and creatures in His Dark Materials

In His Dark Materials, races and creatures are different kinds of living things that look and act differently from each other. Humans are one kind of race, but there are also others like witches, bears, and Armored Bears. Witches look like old women and have special powers like the ability to fly and communicate with birds. Bears are large furry animals that live in the snow and can talk. Armored Bears are like regular bears, but they wear metal armor and are very strong and brave. Some of the creatures in His Dark Materials are called daemons. They look like animals, but are loyal to the person they are connected to, like a best friend that never leaves you. In the story, everyone has a daemon that is their best friend and helps to protect them.